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

palmer group   Group on stairs
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   Eddie bear
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.
MatSu team   Christel & group
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.
group pic   amara-welcomes
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..
carlee   catherine-walker
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.
officers   uas-soe
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.
uas-soe   bob-williams-breakout
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.
bob williams   gunther
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.
officer breakout   officer breakout
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.
nyo breakout   ball-kick
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.
stick pull   closing
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.
children's   children's
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   walking
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   montana creek
UAS welcoming sign. Photo: EdRising Student Moss Holm.   Montana Creek trail isn't far from the campus. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.
woosh   woosh
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   woosh
Woosh.ji.een on their way out. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.   Final dance out. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.

2023 State Leadership Conference at UAF

Dr. Vinlove   anfisa and more
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 and others   Asa and others
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   attendees listen
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 .
barb & blaine   caitlyn and others
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   dan white
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   Donnie
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   gunther
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   jake
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   jaycee
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   Mhariane
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   pavva
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   RSS
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   scarlett
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.
Soe session   fnsbsd school board members
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   student dancing pavva
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.
ellen   students dancing to pavva
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.
tanvii   TOY
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.
teacher panel   bennett
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   brandy
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.
Gianaa   torrey
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.

It's snowing   It's snowing sessionIt's snowing session
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.
Snowing session   Snowing session
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.
Testing sunglasses   Sunglasses selfie
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.
showing sunglasses                      cool sunglasses
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.
cutting glasses   listening to Lori Schoening
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.

everyones communities  

math breakout

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.

math teaching  

Rural Student Services - RAHI

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.

YKSD  

Kent Julian and students

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.

Mt. Edgecumbe  

BSSD-stebbins

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.

students photobooth  

K-12 Staff

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.

2022 National Conference in Washington D.C.
barb, christel and class   Swick, class and murkowski
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.
swick & students   barb & palmer students
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.
christel & class whitehouse   clayton, glenda, emanuela
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.
kenai crew                      nome students
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 lunch   torrey and leaders
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.

Day 2 Conference

 
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

Ashley Dahlman

Kaitlin

Kaitlynn Gist

Carl

Carl Vent

March 2021 State Conference Photos & Events

ashley kaitlynn carl Barbara
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.
EdRising Staff Christel EdRising staff Doreen
Barbara, Sean, Ashley, Putt and Glenda. Teacher Christel Mozalevskiy and class. EdRising Staff in hallway.
Doreen Hayward Zooming in from her house.
Coral & Chloe Doreen and Les student Christel feet
Coral and Chloe, Alaska Photobooth Company wizards. Doreen Hayward with her husband, Les and muskox. Christel Mozalevskiy student. Christel Mozalevskiy's XtraTuf's.
Group photo Christel Feet Emanuela
 


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.
Student poses Nick Hanson Caprice Christel's class
Unalakleet student gives the peace sign. Eskimo Ninja, Nick Hanson takes a pic after his presentation. Mozalevskiy student takes a breather. Mozalevskiy classroom.
Christel's class Christel' class on stairs Student Christel's class
Mozalevskiy and students in their hoodies. Mozalevskiy and students in their school. Patty Woody student strikes a condiment pose! Mozalevskiy's class.
Emanuela Masked students student and dog

student

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.
students students student and ice cream student
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.
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Mozalevskiy student poses with a boot. Mozalevskiy student behind her computer. Mozalevskiy student checks the microwave. Unalakleet student in school library.
Carla's students Unalakleet student Teacher Unalakleet Student
Carla Swick and students. Unalakleet student gives the thumbs up. Unalakleet advisor Giaana Peterson gives the thumbs up. Swick student shares a heart.
Future educator Students Caprice Caprice 2
Mozilevskiy student gives the thumbs up. Mozilevskiy students know how to advertise! Mozilevskiy student and her EdRising billboard. Mozilevskiy student  and EdRising closeup.
Student Feet Snacks! Students
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.
Students Caprice Student Students
Mozilevskiy students action photo. Mozilevskiy students vouch for EdRising! Mozilevskiy student and cannibal card. Unalakleet students, a map, and a pen!
Student Student Students Student
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 Student Stuent Students dancing
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.
Teller students Unalakleet teacher Students Students
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.
Student on floor Students Students Unalakleet Unalakleet student
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.
Student Student    
Teller students know how to pose for a pic! Student and honorary EdRising student, pet rat.    

Ashley

Ashley Yoder was selected as the Educators Rising Alaska Student Officer for the 2019-2020 school year.

 


Group pic
Speakers, students & advisors
gather for a group photo after the opening banquet. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

Amanda
Amanda Friendshuh,
2017-18 Edrising Alaska Student President speaks to members in the Classroom Management session. Photo: JR Ancheta.

 

Campus Tour
Led by Bernard, UAF Student Ambassador,
Edrising students learn about the campus. Photo: JR Ancheta.

Houston Group
Houston Students,
their advisor and the Nanook capture a great picture. Photo: JR Ancheta.

 

Ketchikan group
Ketchikan students,
including student officer Ashley Yoder (left), near the Ballroom in the Wood Center. Photo: JR Ancheta.

Swick group

Students & Advisors with the Nanook in front of the Birch Mural in the Wood Center. Photo: JR Ancheta.

 

Amy Gallaway

Amy Gallaway
AK-DEED Teacher of the Year, addresses the audience. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

Dean Doerner
CNSM Dean, Kinchel Doerner,
shares his thoughts with the students. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

 

Keith Champagne
Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs & Athletics,
Keith Champagne, imparts his experiences with the students. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

Pavva
Pavva, Iñupiaq Dance Group,
led by Dr. Sean Topkok, perform for the audience. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

 

Anupma
Provost Anupma Prakash,
surrounded by students after the banquet. Photo: Vincent Mahoney.

Anna and Caprice

Anna Joseph and Caprice Damon won 6th and 9th overall, respectively, in each of their competitions.

 

Group 2019
Group photo of students and advisers
at the 2019 conference. Not pictured: Molly Penn (Huslia) and Hailee Godfrey (Palmer).

Anna and Staff
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.

 

PD DevpEdrising Staff Mary Jo Skaggs and Barbara Wadlinger attended a professional development course in writing with the Kappan Magazine editor Dr. Rafael Heller.

BarbMaryJo PD

Mary Jo Skaggs and Barbara Wadlinger and other project leaders attended professional development with Dr. Albert Chen, COO of PDK International.

 

Ketchikan students
Ketchikan students Alyssa Howard, Jhasen Seludo and Ellie Carter in Dallas. Photo: Ellie Carter.

NWSBSD
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
student Justin Kim, Teacher Leader Clayton Gindt and student Joseph Gallahorn at the conference.

 

St.Michael Group
St. Michael group:
Teacher Leader Alexis Greene, students Mercedes Otten, LouAnn Nikiski and chaperone Zepaniah Hailey.

Wasilla group
Wasilla Joe Redington H.S. group:
Teacher Leader Christel Mozalevskiy and students Matthew Young, McKenzie Hobbs, Caprice Damon and Zephaniah Hailey.

 

NWSBSD
Matthew Young
of Joe Redington Jr. Jr/Sr HS, Wasilla, poses with 2018-19 EdRising National Officer Vice President, Shamira Peters. Photo: Christel Mozalevskiy.

Group photo

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.

Woosh.ji.een dancers

UAS Chancellor Richard Caulfield leads the opening
remarks to the audience of students, advisers and staff.
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.  

 

Ronalda opening

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 opening

Amanda Friendshuh president of Educators Rising
Alaska 2016-17,  addresses the audience at the
Opening. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.  

 

Steve opening

Executive Dean of the University College of Education,
Steve Atwater delivers his opening remarks.
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.  

Caulfield opening

UAS Chancellor Richard Caulfield leads the opening
remarks to the audience of students, advisers and staff.
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.  

 

Woosh

Woosh.ji.een Dance Group invited everyone to join
them dancing and drumming.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.  

Accuplacer testing

Students took Accuplacer Tests when they weren't in
Competition. Photo: Putt Clark.  

 

Palmer High Students pose

Palmer High Students pose with their advisers and
chaperone. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.  

Public speaking

Public Speaking finishers Matthew Young, LouAnn Niksik
and Merceds Otten (Anna Joseph is in the next photo).
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

  Anna Joseph public speaking


Children's Literature K-3 
winners on stage. 
There were some ties, resulting in many winners. 
Photo: Putt Clark.

 

STEM winners

Lesson Planning STEM finishers Hailee Godfrey, Alyssa
Howard, Maria Victoria Cunha Maciel, Kailey Erickson
and Sara Ulroan. Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

  ARTS

Lesson Planning ARTS finishers Lexis Jasek, Grace
Straughn, Connor Koppes, Molly Penn and JesCynthia
David.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

Pre-K Literature

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.

  Distance winners


Off-site winners
piped in to see the awards
ceremony.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

Creative lecture

Creative Lecture finishers on stage. Zephaniah
Hailey, Rim Khayata, Caprice Damon, Karrie Montero.
Not pictured: Dohyun Kim.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

  Higher Ed


Children's Literature Higher Education
finisher, Amanda
Friendshuh, stands with her 1st place certificate.
 
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

Children's Literature winners

Children's Literature K-3  winners on stage. 
There were some ties, resulting in many winners. 
Photo: Putt Clark.

 

Audience

St. Michael  students with sit with their adviser in the
audience. Photo: Putt Clark.

Willie Hensley


Willie Hensley 
addresses the students and audience. 
Photo: Putt Clark.

  Students in Capitol


Students tour 
the Captiol Building.  Photo: Putt Clark.

Showcase


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.

 

Showcase 2

The Matanuska-Susitna table was hosted by the H.S.
from Wasilla and the H.S. from Palmer. Photo: Putt Clark.

2019 group

Group Photo of 2019 Participants  and their teacher leaders
pose on the Capitol steps.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

 

Ronalda Cadiente-Brown

Group Photo of 2019 Participants  and their teacher leaders
pose on the Capitol steps.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

Glenda speaking


Group Photo of 2019 Participants 
and their teacher leaders
pose on the Capitol steps.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

  Grier and peeps


Fairbanks Representative Grier Hopkins
stands with
a student and her mother.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

Jim Johnsen


UA President Jim Johnsen 
addressed the audience
remotely.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

 

Team K-12 Outreach

K-12 Outreach Staff posed for a rare group photo (also
included is Kari Rassmussen).  Photo courtesy Yuri Bult-Ito.

Karen Melin & Jan

Deputy Commissioner Karen Melin and ASMP Program
Manager Jan Littlebear discuss education matters. 
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

 

LeBon_Keiko_Marilyn

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


Lisa Paraday
Exec. Dir. ACSA/ASA/AASSP,  offered some
tips and ideas about speaking with Legislators. 
Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

  Sam and student


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.

Richard Catahay and Toni

Toni McFadden, Program Manager for ATP, speaks with
Richard Catahay, Kake Superintendent.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

 

Weston Eiler

Students were also addressed by Weston Eiler, UA
Government Relations Coordinator, about how to
relate with Legislators.  Photo: Yuri Bult-Ito.

2018-19 Officers training

Officers, left to right:  Yareth Santana, Alyssa Howard,
Matthew Young and Carl Moses-Vent.  Photo: Putt Clark.

training

Officers in training  included a video conference with the
Educators Rising President.  Photo: Putt Clark.

bowling

Officers, left to right:  Yareth Santana, Alyssa Howard,
Matthew Young and Carl Moses-Vent.  Photo: Putt Clark.

Officers bowling

Officers, Advisers and Staff  went bowling to get to know one
another.  Photo: Putt Clark.

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.

 anne_armstrong

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

 

 iRAHI

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

 

2017-18 Officers

   

 

Stairway shot

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.

 

Kotlik Students

 

 

spirit award

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. 

Amanda Friendshuh   It's snowing sessionemma shelton
State Officer Amanda Friendshuh
Photo by K-12 Staff.
  State Officer Emma Shelton
Photo by K-12 Staff.
Karri Montero   students listen
State Officer Karri Montero
Photo by K-12 Staff.
 

FEA/CTSO participants discuss future careers. Photo by K-12 Staff.

Students discuss careers   students presenting
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.
colleen angaiak                      2017 group photo
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.
2016017 group   Kari competes
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.
2017 Nationals    
EdRising AK students, staff and teacher leaders attend a breakout session at nationals. Photo by K-12 Staff.