Educators Rising Alaska Photos

2024 Alaska 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 Alaska Statewide 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 UAF

2023 Alaska Statewide Conference, UAF


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 createtheir 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.

This enhanced image shows the pins on the map where all of this years' participants came from. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		A group of students display their medals and certificates after placing in the leadership competition events . Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.
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A view of the Ballroom with the Educators Rising Alaska logo backdrop. Photo: K-12 Outreach Staff.		UAF math professors Leah Berman-Williams and Gordon Williams share hands-on activites 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 aparatus with the Nook. Photo: Alaska Photobooth Company.

2022 State Conference

AKPhotoBooth Photos from the 2022 Alaska State Virtual Conference

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

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.

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 Governement 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.

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.

Staff: Steve Atwater, Dean of SOE, Glenda Findlay, Director of K-12 Outreach, Barb Wadlinger, EdRising AK Manager, Mary Jo Skaggs, Fiscal Officer and Dale Cope, Contractor and Coach, at the conference. 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

Program manager Barbara Wadlinger's office prior to the CTSO Conference and FEA Symposium. 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.		Participants listen to Colleen Angaiak, Rural Student Services Advisor. Photo by K-12 Staff.
Students who presented line up on stage for the announcement of the winners. 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.

Educators Rising Alaska Photos

AKPhotoBooth Photos from the 2022 Alaska State Virtual Conference

Our State Conference was a "virtual success"!