"That's Tight Yo"

It's been really interesting learning about the other teachers on this trip; funny how we're here to learn about CR and it's culture, environmental and conservation ethos and witness a bit more of our global village but I find I'm also learning so much about my own country.  Traveling with 24 other teachers from the U.S. has been a really eye-opening experience.  Sure, I've traveled to 48 of the 50 states but I sure haven't walked away with an intimate sense of place of each state from my own travels as I'm now getting from the teachers of many states on this trip.  Educators from CA, KY, TN, NH, NJ, OH, GA, TX, ND, VT, MD, NM and MO are along with me on this trip.  It's been great to hear of their experiences in the classroom and life in general living where they do.  They do have many curious questions about Alaska and how we live up north and sure, I have played with them a bit telling them I live in a igloo, take a dog team to school in the morning and have a pet polar bear but then the conversation quickly turns to politics and our news-making Governor.  

Despite our differences between states and school districts alike we do share many of the same challenges and successes in the classrooms.  Don't worry Team Cardio students, I assure them that I have the best students.  I'm even teaching them the lingo you all have taught me: "That's tight yo", "Get some!", "Sick yo."  

I've rambled on long enough for this posting...till next time.