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AASB Youth Leadership Institute, 2024, Anchorage


Darlene MacKinnon shares with the EdRising Officers and Ambassadors, an indoor peaceful spot on the UAA campus. Photo: EdRising Staff.		Panigkaq Agatha John-Shields shares with the EdRising Officers and Ambassadors, the importance of indigenous voices in educational institutions. Photo: EdRising Staff.

Officers Savannah Overbay, Morgan Carlson-Kelly, Ambassador Martin Olson, and Officers Aurora Rochefort, Gunther Polzin and Blaine Paje pose after the student panel discussions where Morgan and Gunther served. Photo: EdRising Staff.		Officers/Ambassadors and their teacher leaders speak with Valerie Svancara in Native Student Services on the UAA campus. Photo: EdRising Staff.

The Officers and Ambassadors discussed their vision for EdRising AK, and documented it for a "Gallery Walk" that included other student groups. Photo: EdRising Staff.		A beautiful outdoor view from one of the buildings on the UAA Campus. Photo: EdRising Staff.

Our EdRising AK student leaders were able to attend this years' Association of Alaska School Board's Youth Leadership Institute in Anchorage. From lef to right: Morgan Carlson-Kelly, Lindsey Sobbe, Blaine Paje, Martin Olson and Gunther Polzin (not pictured: Savannah Overbay). Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Our EdRising AK student leaders sat on a group panel, answering questions from the audience about leadership (not pictured: Savannah Overbay, as she was also with her school's student council at this event). Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

2024 National Student Leadership Conference

2024 Educators Rising National Conference, Washington, D.C., July 27-30th


Back row: Jaycee Estes, Gunther Polzin, Jacob Saunders, Leilani Barber, EmilyReich, Angelica Merry. Front row: Briana Arsenault, Sara Holm, Marcellina Fagaltinmad. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Group shot of Nationals Conference Alaska team. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Leilani Barber with her fellow Palmer H.S. team, practicing for her competition. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Eddie Bear on Gunther Polzin's shoulders. Eddie Bear is the Spirit Award, given to particular groups that show the most spirit. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Mat-Su teacher leader Chris Kaestle with his students: Marina Rogers, Czarina Smith, Clara Cummins, Colton Babbitt, Noah Hill and Wyatt Perkins. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Redington H.S. teacher leader Christel Mozialevskiy poses with some of her crew: Valencia, Sahara, Anfisa and chaperone Effrosia. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

2024 State Conference, UAS


2024 Group Photo in the UAS Gymnasium. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Interim Program Manager Amara Froese addresses the audience at the Opening Ceremonies. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff..

UAS-SOE Interim Dean Carlee Simon offered a moving presentation at the opening ceremonies. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		AK Teacher of the Year Catherine Walker shared her insights with the large audience. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

2023-24 Student Officers Gunther Polzin, Martin Olson, Morgan Carlson-Kelly and Ellen Redington. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		UAS-SOE Professors Christine Ermold, Margy Wegner and Jeffrey Lofthus introduce themselves. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Jeffrey Lofthus is followed by professors John Pothast, Emily Smith and Heather Batchelder. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Breakout speaker Bob Williams is accompanied by his sister and Teacher Leader Carla Swick, and a group of her students. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Breakout on the Magic of Teaching, with Bob Williams. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Student Officers offered breakouts. Here Gunther Polzin gives tips and points on public speaking. Photo: Edrising Student Moss Holm.

The Student Officers offered a breakout panel discussion about becoming an officer. Pictured here are Martin Olson, Blaine Paje (attended via Zoom due to Academic Decathalon conflict). Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Student Officers Morgan Carlson-Kelly and Gunther Polzin are accompanied by Amanda Friendshuh, past student officer and current teacher. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Kyle James and fellow NYO students offered a demonstration. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Students tried various events, such as the ball-kick. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

The stick pull requires numerous support feet. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Sean Rover and Amara Froese hand out door prizes at the closing ceremonies. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

All Children's Dance Group, led by Barbara Dude captivated everyone. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		The All Children's Dance Group at the beginning of their set. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Closing Ceremonies were held in the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Students walk from the UAS gymnasium to the main campus. Photo: EdRising Student Moss Holm.

UAS welcoming sign. Photo: EdRising Student Moss Holm.		Montana Creek trail isn't far from the campus. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Woosh.ji.een Dance Group offered a powerful number of dances at the closing cememonies. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Woosh.ji.een. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Woosh.ji.een on their way out. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Final dance out. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

2023 State Conference

2023 State Leadership Conference at UAF

2022 National Conference

2022 National Conference in Washington D.C.


Students from Mat-Su's Christel Mozalevskiy's (upper right) join Barbara Wadlinger (program manager for Educators Rising AK) for a selfie. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Students from Carla Swick and her students join Senator Lisa Murkowski for a group photo outside her offices. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Teacher Leader Carla Swick points to the competition in the room where her student will be competing at Nationals. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		A few students from Christel Mozalevskiy's class join Barbara Wadlinger in a group photo at National. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Mrs. Mozalevskiy took her students out for a self-guided tour of the D.C. land marks, such as this view of the White House. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Teacher Leader Clayton Gindt, another attendee, K-12 Outreach Director Glenda Findlay, and Teacher Leader Emanuela Pokryfki, all talk outside the competition rooms. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Emanuela Pokryfki's Kenai students gather for a photo at the Anchorage Airport. Photo: Emanuela Pokryfki.		Nome students sit together in the main Conference at Nationals . Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Teacher Leaders from across the nation had their own session at Nationals. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Torrey McClain, furthest on the right, poses with fellow Student Officers, and the 2021 Student Officers. She was elected President of the National Student Officers for Educators Rising. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

2021 State & National Conferences

Our State Conference was a "virtual success"!

This year's competitions and conference were both held virtually this year.
February 24th - 26th and February 28 - March 1st, respectively.

The theme was 'Rising Above Adversity’.
EdRising Alaska 2020-21 State Officers developed the theme and logo for this years' conference.

Look through the Photo Gallery on the EdRising News page and capture some of the excitement, creativity and enjoyment our participants were able to have at our virtual conference.

Students were led this year by our three officers:

Ashley Dahlman

Kaitlynn Gist

Carl Vent

March 2021 State Conference Photos & Events


Ashley Dahlman, Student Officer 2020-21	Kaitlynn Gist, Student Officer 2020-21	Carl Vent, Student Officer 2018-19, 2020-21	Barbara Wadlinger, Educators Rising Program Manager.

Barbara, Sean, Ashley, Putt and Glenda.	Teacher Christel Mozalevskiy and class.	EdRising Staff in hallway.	Doreen Hayward Zooming in from her house.

Coral and Chloe, Alaska Photobooth Company wizards.	Doreen Hayward with her husband, Les and muskox.	Christel Mozalevskiy student.	Christel Mozalevskiy's XtraTuf's.

Teacher Giaana Peterson and students in Unalakleet.	Christel Mozalevskiy and students play cards in the down-time.	Mozalevskiy's class, in feet.	Emanuela Pokryfki, Kenai Teacher Leader, poses with her favorite pet.

Unalakleet student gives the peace sign.	Eskimo Ninja, Nick Hanson takes a pic after his presentation.	Mozalevskiy student takes a breather.	Mozalevskiy classroom.

Mozalevskiy and students in their hoodies.	Mozalevskiy and students in their school.	Patty Woody student strikes a condiment pose!	Mozalevskiy's class.

Emanuela Pokryfki and EdRising bear.	Susan Brunner group selfie in a classroom.	One student and her dog pose for the photobooth.	Patty Woody student attending from her home.

Twins pose for the photo booth.	Carla Swick's students ham it up.	Ice cream in Ms. Swick's class.	Ms. Mozalevskiy student sports his EdRising sweatshirt.

Mozalevskiy student poses with a boot.	Mozalevskiy student behind her computer.	Mozalevskiy student checks the microwave.	Unalakleet student in school library.

Carla Swick and students.	Unalakleet student gives the thumbs up.	Unalakleet advisor Giaana Peterson gives the thumbs up.	Swick student shares a heart.

Mozilevskiy student gives the thumbs up.	Mozilevskiy students know how to advertise!	Mozilevskiy student and her EdRising billboard.	Mozilevskiy student and EdRising closeup.

Ms. Swick's student shows extra peace!	Mozilevskiy student's feet photo-op!	Mozilevskiy's class organized the EdRising snacks.	Mozilevskiy students work the camera.

Mozilevskiy students action photo.	Mozilevskiy students vouch for EdRising!	Mozilevskiy student and cannibal card.	Unalakleet students, a map, and a pen!

Unalakleet student strikes a quiet pose.	Unalakleet student in front of a map of Alaska.	Unalakleet students, a map, and peace signs!	Mozilevskiy student shows her flower in a root beer.

Student finds using fluoride to be great for teeth!	Mozilevskiy student created a "booth-within-a-booth".	A rare sight: a smile without a mask.	Mozilevskiy students help us through the dance moves.

Teacher Leader Jonah Tandog (front left) with her Teller students.	Teacher Leader Giaana Peterson, Unalakleet.	Teacher Leader Carla Swick (middle) with her students.	Carla Swick and her students.

Mozilevskiy student takes a break in the down-time.	Unalakleet students!	Teller Teacher Leader Jonah Tandog (right), with student.	Teller student leans in to anonymity.

Teller students know how to pose for a pic!	Student and honorary EdRising student, pet rat.

2020 State Conference

Ashley Yoder was selected as the Educators Rising Alaska Student Officer for the 2019-2020 school year.		Speakers, students & advisors gather for a group photo after the opening banquet. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.
Amanda Friendshuh, 2017-18 Edrising Alaska Student President speaks to members in the Classroom Management session. Photo: JR Ancheta.		Led by Bernard, UAF Student Ambassador, Edrising students learn about the campus. Photo: JR Ancheta.
Houston Students, their advisor and the Nanook capture a great picture. Photo: JR Ancheta.		Ketchikan students, including student officer Ashley Yoder (left), near the Ballroom in the Wood Center. Photo: JR Ancheta.
Students & Advisors with the Nanook in front of the Birch Mural in the Wood Center. Photo: JR Ancheta.		Amy Gallaway AK-DEED Teacher of the Year, addresses the audience. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.
CNSM Dean, Kinchel Doerner, shares his thoughts with the students. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.		Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs & Athletics, Keith Champagne, imparts his experiences with the students. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.
Pavva, Iñupiaq Dance Group, led by Dr. Sean Topkok, perform for the audience. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.		Provost Anupma Prakash, surrounded by students after the banquet. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

2019 National Leadership Conference

Anna Joseph and Caprice Damon won 6th and 9th overall, respectively, in each of their competitions.		Group photo of students and advisers at the 2019 conference. Not pictured: Molly Penn (Huslia) and Hailee Godfrey (Palmer).
Finalist Anna Joseph stands with K-12 Outreach Director Glenda Findlay, AK EdRising Coach Kari Rasmussen, AK EdRising Staff Mary Jo Skaggs and AK EdRising Project Manager Barbara Wadlinger.		Edrising Staff Mary Jo Skaggs and Barbara Wadlinger attended a professional development course in writing with the Kappan Magazine editor Dr. Rafael Heller.
Mary Jo Skaggs and Barbara Wadlinger and other project leaders attended professional development with Dr. Albert Chen, COO of PDK International.		Ketchikan students Alyssa Howard, Jhasen Seludo and Ellie Carter in Dallas. Photo: Ellie Carter.
Northwest Arctic Borough School District student Justin Kim, Teacher Leader Clayton Gindt and student Joseph Gallahorn at the conference.		St. Michael group: Teacher Leader Alexis Greene, students Mercedes Otten, LouAnn Nikiski and chaperone Zepaniah Hailey.
Wasilla Joe Redington H.S. group: Teacher Leader Christel Mozalevskiy and students Matthew Young, McKenzie Hobbs, Caprice Damon and Zephaniah Hailey.		Matthew Young of Joe Redington Jr. Jr/Sr HS, Wasilla, poses with 2018-19 EdRising National Officer Vice President, Shamira Peters. Photo: Christel Mozalevskiy.

2019 State Leadership Conference

Participants, Advisers & Staff gather for a group photo on the UAS campus. Photo: Putt Clark.		President Johnsen speaks to the Educators Rising Participants. Video: Monique Musik, UA Public Information Coordinator.
UAS Chancellor Richard Caulfield leads the opening remarks to the audience of students, advisers and staff. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Ronalda Cadiente-Brown, M.A., Associate Vice Chancellor for Alaska Native Programs and Director of PITAAS, spoke to the students. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Amanda Friendshuh president of Educators Rising Alaska 2016-17, addresses the audience at the Opening. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Executive Dean of the University College of Education, Steve Atwater delivers his opening remarks. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
UAS Chancellor Richard Caulfield leads the opening remarks to the audience of students, advisers and staff. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Woosh.ji.een Dance Group invited everyone to join them dancing and drumming. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Students took Accuplacer Tests when they weren't in Competition. Photo: Putt Clark.		Palmer High Students pose with their advisers and chaperone. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Public Speaking finishers Matthew Young, LouAnn Niksik and Merceds Otten (Anna Joseph is in the next photo). Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Children's Literature K-3 winners on stage. There were some ties, resulting in many winners. Photo: Putt Clark.
Lesson Planning STEM finishers Hailee Godfrey, Alyssa Howard, Maria Victoria Cunha Maciel, Kailey Erickson and Sara Ulroan. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Lesson Planning ARTS finishers Lexis Jasek, Grace Straughn, Connor Koppes, Molly Penn and JesCynthia David. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Pre-K Literature finishers on stage. The Awards Ceremony was also attended virtually by other groups that couldn't make it, but had competed virtually. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Off-site winners piped in to see the awards ceremony. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Creative Lecture finishers on stage. Zephaniah Hailey, Rim Khayata, Caprice Damon, Karrie Montero. Not pictured: Dohyun Kim. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Children's Literature Higher Education finisher, Amanda Friendshuh, stands with her 1st place certificate. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Children's Literature K-3 winners on stage. There were some ties, resulting in many winners. Photo: Putt Clark.		St. Michael students with sit with their adviser in the audience. Photo: Putt Clark.
Willie Hensley addresses the students and audience. Photo: Putt Clark.		Students tour the Captiol Building. Photo: Putt Clark.
The Showcase was attended by a number of Legislators, DEED Deputy Commissioner, Administrative & Legislative staff, as well as a member of the K-12 Outreach Cultural Board. Photo: Putt Clark.		The Matanuska-Susitna table was hosted by the H.S. from Wasilla and the H.S. from Palmer. Photo: Putt Clark.
Group Photo of 2019 Participants and their teacher leaders pose on the Capitol steps. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Group Photo of 2019 Participants and their teacher leaders pose on the Capitol steps. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Group Photo of 2019 Participants and their teacher leaders pose on the Capitol steps. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Fairbanks Representative Grier Hopkins stands with a student and her mother. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
UA President Jim Johnsen addressed the audience remotely. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		K-12 Outreach Staff posed for a rare group photo (also included is Kari Rassmussen). Photo courtesy Yuri Bult-Ito.
Deputy Commissioner Karen Melin and ASMP Program Manager Jan Littlebear discuss education matters. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Fairbanks Representative Bart LeBon attended the event, standing with K-12 Outreach Research Specialist Keiko Herrick and ASMP Mentor Marilyn White. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Lisa Paraday Exec. Dir. ACSA/ASA/AASSP, offered some tips and ideas about speaking with Legislators. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Sam Norlin, Project Manager for Place-Based Education, works with an EdRising Student, helped by her teacher leader and a mentor. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.
Toni McFadden, Program Manager for ATP, speaks with Richard Catahay, Kake Superintendent. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.		Students were also addressed by Weston Eiler, UA Government Relations Coordinator, about how to relate with Legislators. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

2018-19 Officer Training in Anchorage

Officers, left to right: Yareth Santana, Alyssa Howard, Matthew Young and Carl Moses-Vent. Photo: Putt Clark.	Officers in training included a video conference with the Educators Rising President. Photo: Putt Clark.
Officers, left to right: Yareth Santana, Alyssa Howard, Matthew Young and Carl Moses-Vent. Photo: Putt Clark.	Officers, Advisers and Staff went bowling to get to know one another. Photo: Putt Clark.

2018 State Conference

Edrising Robosts

Students participate in the School of Education's Robots
for Autistics workshop. Photo: K-12 Staff.

Edrising 2018 conference group

Students, Advisers and staff pose for a group photo
outside the Wood Center. Photo: Yuri Bult-ito.

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Education & Training professor Anne Armstrong works
with a student on the Mock Interview session.
Photo: Don Peterson.

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Students participate in a session led by Rural Student Services.
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

Dancers

Pavva Iñupiaq Dancers performed at the final evening event.

Amanda Friendshuh, 2017 graduate of EdRising, returns to speak to students about going into the UA system's teaching program.

2017-18 State Officers and Nationals


2017-18 Officers pose for a photo in the setting Florida sun. Photo: K-12 Staff.		Educators Rising National Conference 2018 Group photo of Alaskan attendees. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Students from Kotlik with their advisor, represent Alaska at the National Conference by competing in “Inside Our Schools”. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		The Alaska team received the Spirit Bear Award, for having traveled the furthest to get to Florida. Photo by K-12 Staff.

2016-17 State & CTSO Conference & Nationals


State Officer Amanda Friendshuh Photo by K-12 Staff.		State Officer Emma Shelton Photo by K-12 Staff.

State Officer Karri Montero Photo by K-12 Staff.		FEA/CTSO participants discuss future careers. Photo by K-12 Staff.

Students listen to presenters at the conference. Photo by K-12 Staff.		Students who presented line up on stage for the announcement of the winners. Photo by K-12 Staff.

Participants listen to Colleen Angaiak, Rural Student Services Advisor. Photo by K-12 Staff.		Teachers, advisors, students and FEA Staff gather for a photo in the Anchorage Embassy Suites Lobby. Photo by K-12 Staff.

The EdRising AK team of participants gathers under the sign of the national conference venue. Photo by K-12 Staff.		Kari Montero answers questions of the judges during national competition. Photo by K-12 Staff.

EdRising AK students, staff and teacher leaders attend a breakout session at nationals. Photo by K-12 Staff.


Dr. Vinlove presented about the School of Education before the audience of students, teachers, leaders and more. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .		Anfisa Matveev, Ava Presnull, Natalie Mike receive their certificates for placing in the top-three for middle school Children's Literature K-3. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .

Annie Downey (one of the 2022-23 Student Officers), Finch Eichelberger and Devin Kosbruk display their certificates in the Varsity Lesson Planning - Humanities competition. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .		Asa Hukil and Kaitlyn Johnson shared 1st place, and Izzy Brandlen and Jordan Lee all placed in the top three for Varsity Job Interview. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .

Attendees listen to featured professional guest speaker Kent Julian. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .		Attendees enjoyed Kent Julian's presentation. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .

EdRising Program manager Barbara Wadlinger presents Blaine Paje with his award. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .		Caitlyn Eskelin, Jennifer Fernandez, Ciana Cassidy and Carlyn Harris show their awards for JV Children's Literature. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still .

Dakota McCafferty and Oriana Hodgdon display their awards for Varsity Inside Our Schools. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		UAF Chancellor Dan White presented information on attending UAF to the audience of mostly high school students. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Delaney Hales, Dorothy Callahan and Wyatt Perkins display their certificates for Varsity Creative Lecture. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Donnie Arnone, 2022 EdRising Graduate from Mat-Su, education major and parapro in the Mat-Su school district, discusses what inspired him and what continues to inspire him. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Ella Marciales, Elizabeth Elliot, and Tamirah Mike display their certificates for Varsity Lesson Planning-STEM. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Gunther Polzin, Paige Midgett and blaine Paje display their awards for JV Public Speaking. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Janette Kalmakoff and Analise Kosbruk display their 1st place award for their team effort for JV Inside Our Schools. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Jake Wolcoff, Quinton Bahnke and Pagan Lester show their awards for JV Lesson Planning-STEM. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Jasper Holm shows their certificate for Varsity Lesson Planning-Arts. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Jaycee Estes, Makayla Iddings, and Maruko Fagaltinmad sport their awards for JV Lesson Planning Humanities. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Mercy Haily, teacher Carla Swick filling in for Briana Arsenault, and Regina Cheekmuk show their awards for JV Children's Literature Pre-K. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Mharianne Sapigao and Anné Cecilia Wilson show their team win of first place for Varsity Inside-Our-Schools. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Morgan Carlson, Kelly Lyndzi and Gaucin Joy Merry show their awards for JV Job Interview. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Pavva Iñupiaq Dancers share their dancing with the EdRising audience. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Pavva invited the audience to get up and dance with them too. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Rural Student Services staff Deanna Fitzgerald and Carol Hollingsworth share tips about entering into UAF and the services RSS provides. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Sahara Thomas, Emma Gregg, Shaniqua Harried and Harley Trefon display their awards for Varsity Children's Literature Pre-K. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Scarlett Jack and Anessa Johnson show their awards for Middle School Public Speaking. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Students attended an introduction to the School of Education in the SOE Classroom in Gruening building. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Current Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board members Brandy Harty and Erin Morotti discuss the important issues to be aware of. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Sophia Mable, Ayla Knodel and Mercedes Otten show their awards for Varsity Public Speaking. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		The audience was up and dancing with Pavva. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Student Officer Ellen Redington introduces the next speaker, National President and Alaska's own, Torrey McClain. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Students enjoying dancing with Pavva. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Tanvvi Zook, Allison Smith and Keisha Harried sport their awards for Middle School Children's Literature Pre-K. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Teacher of the Year, Haley Harvey gave an inspirational presentation, and the message to keep persevering. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

The Teacher Panel forum included one teacher, Ed Paxson who hailed in over Zoom. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Bennett Wong answered questions from the Teacher Panel, about his experience as a teacher. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Christel Mozalevskiy, EdRising Teacher Leader and Art Teacher at Joe Redinton HS in Mat-Su answers questions about becoming a teacher. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Brandy Harty, previous teacher and current School Board Member for FNSBSD answers questions. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Giaana Peterson, EdRising Teacher Leader and Unalakleet teacher shares her thoughts and answers questions. Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.		Torrey McClain, National Student President for Educators Rising gave a motivating presentation on working toward your goals Photo: Courtesy of Grayling Media video still.

Students listen to Lori Schoening as she shares a hands-on activity about snow. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.		The Geophysical Institute K-12 Outreach department designs Alaska oriented activities for Alaska students. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.

A student uses a pair of glasses as a template to create his Iñupiaq sunglasses. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.		Students followed the guide in the booklet to create their sunglasses. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.

A student tries on her custom designed glasses. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.		Students pose for selfies in their new sunglasses. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.

Sunglasses were designed in many different ways by individual students. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.		This student designed sunglasses that are more closely aligned to the traditional Iñupiaq style. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.

This breakout session "Qanniksuq: It's Snowing!" was one of numerous breakout sessions. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.		GI Curriculum Developer Lori Schoening speaks with the students. Photo: Daniel Walker, GI-UAF.
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This enhanced image shows the pins on the map where all of this years' participants came from. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		UAF math professors Leah Berman-Williams and Gordon Williams share hands-on activities in the math world. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.
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The Williams' session also introduced the idea of what it takes to become a math teacher. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		Rural Student Services/RAHI Admissions Counselor Jessica Hildebrand informs students of the resources available on campus. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

Students from Yukon-Koyukuk School District pose for the photo booth. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.		Students pose with Kent Julian, CSP and UAF's mascot, The Nook. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.

Teacher Leader Wilkinson Nestor poses with some of his Mt. Edgecumbe students. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.		Sisa Paje and her Stebbins students pose with the Nook. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.

The Nook poses with YKSD teachers and student. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.		EdRising/K-12 Outreach staff pose with the Nook. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.

EdRising/ K-12 Outreach Staff have fun with the new video feature at Alaska Photobooth Co. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.		Students from multiple schools get together on the video apparatus with the Nook. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.