25th Anniversary Iditarod Teacher on the Trail

The Iditarod celebrates its 25th Anniversary of the Teacher on the Trail program. We talk with Jane Holmes, the Director of Education of the Iditarod Trail Committee, and former Teachers on the Trail who have used the Iditarod as an exciting educational tool for many disciplines for their students. 

The Iditarod excites young people and the program is growing. Why? Because it's fun!

Visit the Iditarod and Teacher on the Trail at www.iditarod.com and https://iditarod.com/edu/category/teacher-on-the-trail/

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Iditarod 2023: Teacher on the Trail and Sled Dog Science

Iditarod Educators: Jane Holmes and Juli Westrich

Juli Westrich

Jane Holmes

Iditarod education has gone to the dogs! That's what makes it exciting! Director of Education of the Iditarod Trail Committee, Jane Holmes, introduces the 2023 Teacher on the Trail, Juli Westrich.

Becoming Teacher on the Trail is a HUGE lesson unto itself. Educators go through an extensive vetting process to compete for the highly coveted position. Only one will be chosen. The winner gets an experience of a lifetime immersed in the complete Iditarod experience all the way to the finish line in Nome. Along the way, Juli will blog daily sharing her experience with students from around the world.

To visit the Iditarod education link: https://iditarod.com/edu/

Dog Paw Science and Yellow Snow Trivia

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, shares some science about dog paws and yellow snow trivia!

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Iditarod Time!

I love getting our iditarod Press Passes and swag! That means Iditarod fun is right around the corner!

Today's show is a prelude to our upcoming Big Alaska Show with the 2022 Iditarod Educators' Conference, March 4, 2022. Director of Education, Jane Holmes, is back to remind us what the conference is about. A major aspect of the education is "Teacher on the Trail". Jane gives us an update on the competition for the 2023 TOT. We also have the 2015 Teacher on the Trail, Erin Montgomery, joining us to talk about her experience and her podcast for her students, Husky Talk. Plus, Iditarod CEO, Rob Urbach, shares some behind the scenes work that goes on working around a Pandemic!

Hi Ho Hi Iditarod Trail!! Tune in!

Iditarod Education Future is Bright!

Iditarod Education Future is Bright!

Iditarod Director of Education, Jane Holmes, has reason to be excited. Iditarod educational opportunities abound, not only for the future but happening right now! Jane describes the variety and creative real-life lessons that come from the Iditarod. Plus, it's fun!

To contact Jane Holmes email wwww.jane.holmes@iditarod.com or visit
www.iditarod.com

Check out our podcast with Jane and our interview with the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, Brian Hickox. If you think of a teacher who might enjoy sharing Iditarod lessons and excitement with their students, send them Jane Holmes'contact information. She'd love to hear from them!

Alaska State Trooper Jobs!                                                                                                               

The Alaska State Troopers are hiring and adding a $20,000 cash incentive! Co-host, Mike Ford, gets that facts in this interview!   www.alaskastatetrooper.com

The 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail!

The 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail!

Education is BIG for the Iditarod and delivers a strong dose to pass on to students around the world.

Brian Hickox, the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, reflects on his incredible experience and life’s lessons from the Iditarod to share with students.

 Plus, Iditarod Children Book Author, Dennis Vecera, musher Dallas Seavey and even a Tall Alaska Tale! So much value, so cheap! How can we do it you ask? Easy. We drive crummy cars!

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Brian Hickox Interview only 3-20-21!

Brian Hickox interview in 2019 before he hit the trail!