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February 26, 2023
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Over the past 36 hours I have had the great privilege of watching some exceptional athletes perform at the top of their sport. I’m talking
Over the past 36 hours I have had the great privilege of watching some exceptional athletes perform at the top of their sport. I’m talking
As an elementary school librarian I believe books are magical. In stories we travel, explore, discover, empathize, understand, engage, and learn. Yesterday was all about
Witnessing history is astounding; especially when, in that moment, you know history is being made. This seems to be easier with tragic or difficult events.
Today I visited Larson Elementary School in Wasilla, Alaska and shared all things Iditarod with excited and enthusiastic students. My presentation focused on the race,
Today I had the great opportunity to speak at Big Lake Elementary School. First up was a morning session with the Kindergarten-2nd Grade crowd. Before
It might sound strange, but I love airports. They are hubs of possibility, promise, and expectation. I know what you’re thinking: the lines, the taking
Educators devote an enormous amount of effort into creating a positive, supportive classroom community. The beginning of the year is dedicated to establishing norms and
Redington. Seavey. Smyth. Mackey. At the 50th running of the Iditarod, these legendary family mushing dynasties were referenced again and again. The mushers and organizers of
Late January is a difficult time of year; all of the bright holiday lights have come down as the snow, slush, and cold have settled
Last year, as a finalist for the position of 2023 Teacher on the Trail, I visited Alaska from February 26 through March 7, 2022. I
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If you were not able to attend our Winter Conference in Anchorage this year, do not worry! The Iditarod education department is teaming up
Are people in Nome always waiting at the finish line for mushers to arrive? Nope! But when a musher is about one mile away, a
Jessie Holmes did it! He was the first musher to guide his team under the Burled Arch in the wee hours of Friday morning. Of
This morning bib number 15, Jessie Holmes, was the first musher into White Mountain just as the sun was rising over the Niukluk River. While
In the Iditarod world, more than half of the remaining mushers have reached the coast! Your students might notice that mushers are staying an extra
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