School: <\/strong>Raven Homeschool Juneau<\/p>\n Position: <\/strong>Administrative Assistant<\/p>\n Years as a Teacher: <\/strong>3 years as a teacher, 11 years as an admin at Raven Homeschool<\/p>\n Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:\u00a0<\/strong>11 years<\/p>\n Complete the following sentences:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Joyanne Hamilton” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n School:<\/strong> Innoko River School<\/span><\/p>\n How many years have you participated in the Healthy Futures Challenge?<\/strong> Who are your heroes?<\/strong> When are you when you aren\u2019t in the classroom? <\/strong> What is the craziest place you have ever been? <\/strong> What is your favorite recreation\/fitness activity?<\/strong> What is the most inspirational thing a student has ever said to you?<\/strong> What is your favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a more healthy lifestyle?<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Zachery Trudeau” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0School:<\/strong> Fawn Mountain Elementary<\/p>\n \u00a0Years as a Teacher:<\/strong> 3 Years<\/p>\n \u00a0Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n \u00a0My hero is . . . <\/strong>Andrew Trudeau<\/u> because he is my dad and why not.<\/p>\n When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me…<\/strong>enjoying all that Alaska\u2019s beautiful mountains, waters, and shores has to offer.<\/p>\n The craziest place I have ever been is . . . <\/strong>Bohol, Philippines<\/p>\n My favorite recreation\/fitness activity is . . .<\/strong> fishing.<\/p>\n The most inspirational thing a student has ever said to me is. . \u00a0.<\/strong>\u201cI love that you challenge us because we need it to get better\u201d.<\/p>\n My favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a healthy lifestyle is . . .<\/strong>to have the students challenge me. For example, how long can you hold a hand stand?<\/p>\n I love to promote functional movements and I love to see my students excel in a quest to be the healthiest people by using functional movements in their daily routines.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Chris Stewart” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0School:<\/strong> Dena\u2019ina Elementary School<\/p>\n \u00a0Years as a Teacher:<\/strong> 14 Years<\/p>\n \u00a0Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:<\/strong> 10<\/p>\n \u00a0My hero is: <\/strong>My Nana because she was a kind, generous, spunky soul who took special care of family, friends, and every other living being that ever lived or worked on her grape farm.<\/p>\n When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me: <\/strong>With my family in our camper somewhere in The craziest place I have ever been is: <\/strong>14,000 feet in the air jumping out of an airplane!<\/p>\n My favorite recreation\/fitness activity is: <\/strong>Snowboarding on 24 inches of fresh powder.<\/p>\n The most inspirational thing a student has ever said to me is: <\/strong>Thank you for being a teacher.<\/p>\n My favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a healthy lifestyle is: <\/strong>Showing them that the hard work of living a healthy lifestyle can be done in a fun way, and when it is, there\u2019s NO WAY to lose!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Nancy Blake” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0School:<\/strong> Goose Bay Elementary School, Mat-Su Borough School District<\/p>\n \u00a0Years as a Teacher:<\/strong>\u00a027 Years<\/p>\n \u00a0Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0Honestly, I\u2019m not sure! Over a decade, at least!<\/p>\n \u00a0My hero is: <\/strong>I have many heroes – people who inspire me on a daily basis by their passion and commitment to improving the world around them. Two women from history who have inspired me are Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. They spent their lives fighting for women\u2019s right to vote in our country, and yet they didn\u2019t even live long enough to cast a legal ballot. Their commitment, never wavering, gave those who came after them the right to have a voice. It is my hope that all we do today will also make the world a better, more equitable place for those who come after us.<\/p>\n When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me: <\/strong>Doing just about anything! I like to go walking with our dogs, take off on a good bike ride, escape into a good book, listen to live music, and try to challenge myself by learning something new.<\/p>\n The craziest place I have ever been is: <\/strong>ALASKA! I grew up on the other side of the continent and never thought of moving to The Last Frontier! On the advice of a college friend, I applied for a summer job in Denali National Park (making pizza at Lynx Creek!) and fell in love with the land and the people. It is a wonderful place, and 27 years later, I am so proud to call it my home.<\/p>\n My favorite recreation\/fitness activity is: <\/strong>It changes all the time! Right now, I am loving bike rides on these beautiful fall days, and I am looking forward to getting back on my XC skis when the snow falls again. I also find that having a morning routine of hopping on the treadmill or elliptical, as \u201cboring\u201d as it may seem to some, helps me start a busy day with an extra spring in my step!<\/p>\n The most inspirational thing a student has ever said to me is: <\/strong>\u201cI can do it!\u201d I teach young students, ages 5-8 years of age. Every day, my students come to school with bright, excited smiles on their faces, eager to see what I have planned for them in physical education class. THIS is what inspires me, and keeps me focused on meaningful, purposeful instruction. When my kids burst forth, proudly exclaiming \u201cI did it! I did it!\u201d I know that these feelings of success and achievement will carry them toward an active life, where they will pursue new activities with confidence.<\/p>\n My favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a healthy lifestyle is: <\/strong>To provide as many opportunities as possible for my kids to use the skills they learn in PE class. From before-school activities, to recess challenges, to after-school programs, the greater the variety of opportunities for kids to pursue the activities that light up their hearts, the greater the likelihood that they will continue to pursue these activities as they graduate from Goose Bay. If it is done with joy, they will continue to be active.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Meghan Redmond” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0School:<\/strong>\u00a0Chief Ivan Blunka School (New Stuyahok)<\/p>\n \u00a0Years as a Teacher\/Administrator:<\/strong>\u00a011 Years<\/p>\n \u00a0Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0 1<\/p>\n \u00a0My hero is: <\/strong>Debra Buckingham, my high school choir director, because she is the one who inspired me to become a teacher when I was in high school. She had an incredible work ethic, an amazing sense of humor, and a caring heart for each and every student.<\/p>\n When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me: <\/strong>Playing with my kids (Liberty and Wilder), and my dogs, (Fern and Piper), or making quilts.<\/p>\n The craziest place I have ever been is: <\/strong>With my husband on our boat stuck in the mud at low tide in Togiak Bay, waiting for the tide to come in so that the water would be high enough for us to get back to the village!<\/p>\n My favorite recreation\/fitness activity is: <\/strong>Going for long hikes in the tundra with my dogs and family. Any time we travel to a new place, we always find a place to hike to find a beautiful view!<\/p>\n The most inspirational thing a student has ever said to me is: <\/strong>When a former student asked me to be his high school graduation speaker, because I was his favorite teacher he had ever had.<\/p>\n My favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a healthy lifestyle is: <\/strong>Playing right along with them, whether that is in Phy. Ed. Class, on the playground, or out on a hike in the tundra!<\/p>\n Other information about me:\u00a0 <\/strong>At Chief Ivan Blunka School, staying healthy and active is a team effort! Every teacher and student participating in Healthy Futures are working together to build a better future! I want to give a special thank you to the elementary teachers who have helped facilitate Healthy Futures this year\u2026 Kylie Shuneson, Leah Sizemore, Danielle Dooley, Hannah Therrell, and Hannah Barr! At Chief Ivan Blunka School, we are proud to follow #TheEagleWay!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#c4c4c4″ disabled_on=”on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ hide_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Linda Gies” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n School:<\/strong>\u00a0Fort Yukon School<\/p>\n Years as a Teacher:<\/strong>\u00a026 Years<\/p>\n Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0 11<\/p>\n My hero is: <\/strong>My Mother, because she was faced with a plethora of adversity and never gave up. She was the most kind hearted, hardest working woman I have ever known. For that she will always be my hero. When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me: <\/strong>Out working on wood. Searching for, hauling, splitting, stacking or enjoying it burn in the stove.<\/p>\n The craziest place I have ever been is: <\/strong>Little Diomede, Alaska. It was the first village I taught in when I came to in Alaska and it was amazing! Not like another state or city, more like going to another planet. Very unique and memorable. I loved it but it was definitely the craziest place I have ever been.<\/p>\n My favorite recreation\/fitness activity is: <\/strong>I love to cross country ski with the students once the snow is here to stay. While waiting for snow I enjoy fishing, hiking and I love to ride horses in the summer.<\/p>\n The most inspirational thing a student has ever said to me is: <\/strong>A very excited first grader said to me, \u201cI thought I couldn\u2019t read but now I can. Thank you for teaching me to read.\u201d<\/p>\n My favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a healthy lifestyle is: <\/strong>Joining them in fun activities. I try to be a role model of living healthy.<\/p>\n Other information about me: <\/strong>I was raised in Western Montana and came up to Alaska in 2001 to follow a dream I had had since I was a young child. As a child I read all the books on Alaska that I could find. I have loved being here in Alaska though I absolutely miss my 3 adult children and 12 grandchildren back home. Lucky for me, I get to spend time with them during the summer. I was a first grade classroom teacher for about 20 years and loved it. Then 4-5 years ago I was ready for a change and got my Masters in Elementary reading to become a Reading Specialist and Title I teacher.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Jean Miller” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n School:<\/strong>\u00a0Spring Hill Elementary<\/p>\n Years as a Teacher:<\/strong>\u00a07 Years<\/p>\n Years participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0 4<\/p>\n My hero is: <\/strong>My heroes are my parents! They are dedicated to each other and are the strong core of our close, ever expanding family. They also take every opportunity to enjoy the Alaskan outdoors together snow biking, running Lost Lake, or taking their grandchildren ice skating. Beyond family, they are always looking for ways to give back to their community both locally and abroad. I admire the life choices that my parents have made which make a positive difference daily. When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me: <\/strong>Outside! I love to nordic ski, mountain bike, run in the mountains, or do just about anything outside with my friends and family. As my kids get older and stronger, it is fun to follow them up mountains and bike on the trails together.<\/p>\n The craziest place I have ever been is: <\/strong>I was lucky enough to live in the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho (southern Africa) for two years and during that time visited most of southern and eastern Africa. I had many amazing experiences, but one stands out as the craziest. One morning we went on a bush walk in South Africa and came upon a young, angry elephant. He charged our group and then chased us crashing through the woods back to the jeep. Luckily we made it back to the jeep safely, but he continued to pursue us as we sped off down the road.<\/p>\n My favorite recreation\/fitness activity is: <\/strong>It is really hard to choose a favorite activity! My top two in the summer are trail running and mountain biking since they are both great ways to explore the mountains. Nordic skiing is at the very top of my winter list so I\u2019m hoping we get more snow this winter!<\/p>\n The most inspirational thing a student has ever said to me is: <\/strong>I have been inspired more by the actions of the students than specific things they have said to me. We have had the students in our after-school x-country club practicing out on our playground for the last few years. Unfortunately they have been stuck learning on hard, slippery ice. They fall down 100 times every practice, but just keep getting up and trying again with huge smiles on their faces. Watching their perseverance and positive attitude while learning a challenging new skill has been truly inspiring!<\/p>\n My favorite strategy for motivating kids to live a healthy lifestyle is: <\/strong>I have found that the easiest way to motivate kids is to provide fun, active opportunities and then to get out there and do the activities with them. They love to run, play, and laugh with the adults in their lives and that helps create healthy lifestyle habits. A huge thank you goes out to Healthy Futures for providing so many of these fun community events to support our students and their families in becoming and staying active!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Mari H\u00f8e-Raitto” _builder_version=”4.16″ module_alignment=”left” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/healthyfuturesak.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Holly-Collage-2018-scaled.jpg\")
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Joyanne Hamilton: Fall 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/strong>Position:<\/strong> Principal\/Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Whenever the first year Healthy Futures began is when I began!\u00a0 I can’t even remember! I love the program, the contests, and the incentives. I’d also love to honor a fellow teacher who also loved Healthy Futures and I know was fully involved: Susan A. Smith who taught in Takotna. She passed away August 2021 and I miss her tremendously as I know her students do, too.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>My heroes are … many. How can a person have just one hero when our lives are vibrantly colorized by the families we are born into, or the exceptional people we meet with their own life stories and personalities? My heroes are those who show resilience despite adverse situations they have experienced in life.<\/span>
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<\/span>You will find me taking photos of the beauty in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>In my classroom on science investigation field trip day.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Walking up the road with my camera.<\/span><\/p>\n
“I learned to walk even though the doctors told my family I would never walk.” (Another one of my heroes)<\/span><\/p>\n
To participate with them in the games that are being played, and the exercises that they are doing. Role model good health. (I have my students remind me to do 5-10 squats in place when I get up from my desk).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Zachery Trudeau: Fall 2019
<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>\u00a0Position:<\/strong> Physical Education Teacher<\/p>\nChris Stewart: Spring 2019
<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>\u00a0Position:<\/strong> K-5 Physical Education Teacher<\/p>\n
the woods of Alaska!<\/p>\nNancy Blake: Fall 2018
<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>\u00a0Position:<\/strong> Physical Educator<\/p>\nMeghan Redmond: Spring 2018
<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>\u00a0Position:<\/strong> Vice Principal<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Past Recipients” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nPast Recipients<\/h2>\n
Linda Gies: Fall 2017
<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>Position:<\/strong> Title I Reading Specialist<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nJean Miller: Spring 2017
<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>Position:<\/strong>\u00a0Kindergarten Teacher<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nMari H\u00f8e-Raitto: Fall 2016
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