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Edu Categories: Juli Westrich 2023

Serious Sport

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

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Read Me A Story

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

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When Past and Future Collide

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.

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Kids are Kids

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

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Airport Adoration

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

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Classroom Community Restart!

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

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SEL Snack: Generational Learning

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

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Turn On the Lights!

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

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Light Up The Night!

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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