Fun Fact: Christmas Races
Alaska Life
I know it's been about three months since Christmas. But, all of the recent snow makes it seem like we're still in the middle of winter, so I only feel ... Read more
Field Trip: A Blizzard
Alaska LifeThis was the view out of my side kitchen window yesterday morning, afternoon, and evening.
Read moreField Trip: New Playground
Alaska Life
Shishmaref School got a new playground this year. This has been a colossal event to the kiddos in town. Steve and I took a jaunt down to the playground (before ... Read more
Fun Fact: How to Butcher Spotted Seals
Alaska Life
Today was one of the best days I've ever had in Shishmaref (and there have been some pretty good ones). Today I learned how to butcher a spotted seal. I ... Read more
Hello Snow
Alaska LifeHello Snow. Welcome to Shishmaref. You came a little early this year.
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Graduation Shishmaref Style
Alaska Life, Teaching
There are a few things I remember about my high school graduation: -It was really long. -My grandmothers sat in the front row. -I tried to smile the whole time ... Read more
Field Trip: The Shishmaref Tannery
Alaska Life
Welcome to the first The Alaska Teacher Field Trip!!!! Inspired by American Dresdner's adventures at the Semperoper and the Striezelmarkt , TAT decided to offer its own adventures (not pretending ... Read more
Reptiles Invade Shishmaref
Teaching
Because we're so isolated, kids don't often have a chance to go on typical field trips. Luckily, our principal is pretty good about arranging for groups and organizations to come ... Read more
Introduction to Shishmaref
Alaska Life
Shishmaref is a village on Sarichef Island in the Chukchi Sea off of the Seward Peninsula. (Thank you Linda Beyer for: taking this awesome picture, sharing this awesome picture, being ... Read more