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Hola from Mexico City!! I am writing from Mexico City as the Chaperone of the Graham Schools International School to School Exchange (ISSE) delegation being hosted by Olinca Schools. The International School-to-School Experience (ISSE) is a unique international program for schools that provides for

So summer is just around the corner and school is winding down. I have been busy with all the stuff that has to get done before the summer can officially begin. It is, to say the least, a crazy time for teachers. The list of "Things to Do" seems to be endless. However, I have had two 'stop and smell

The US Coast Guard Cutter Healy wrapped up a few days in Dutch Harbor, AK, and has departed on the 2010 ICESCAPE cruise. ICESCAPE stands for Impacts of Climate change on the Eco-Systems and Chemistry of the Arctic Pacific Environment, and the central science question of this program is, “What is the

No one told me when I was learning about this field experience what a fantastic prospect it would be to improve my wardrobe. I mean how many women do you know who can pass up the opportunity to get a really great pair of shoes to match their newest outfit. The folks at CH2M Hill sent me a gorgeous

My wife Kitty and I brought our little 3-month-old baby, Holt, down to Oklahoma to introduce him to mom's side of the family. Both of her parents live in Oklahoma City but we drove up to see her grandparents, Gene and Nadean, in Skiatook north of the city. While we were there Gene took us to a neat

Well, it's raining outside and really wanted to pitch the tent I received with my gear today. I feel like I should pitch this tent at least one time before I carry it several thousand miles away and live in it for a month. I'm one of those people who can be difficult to stop once I get an idea in my

Time is accelerating and as hard as I try, I can’t slow it down, not even just a little. The e-mails come roaring in, large packages arrive on my doorstep and I feel like Santa making lists and checking them twice. As the time before I leave for the field is reduced to less than a month, I am

During the last day of the school year, the students made signs and posed for pictures requested by The Denver Daily News. It was tough to say goodbye to the fourth graders - who I've been teaching for two years - but exciting to think of their adventures to come. The third graders will be fourth

Another school year comes to an end. As the school year closes symbolizing the end of a chapter, a new chapter is about to unfold, expedition to Summit Greenland! But before I close the book on the current chapter, I would like to highlight some of the accomplishments of the wonderful students I

As I prepare for my PolarTREC expedition there are many things to consider. First, I want to be sure I have what I need to basically survive on the Kamchatka Peninsula living outdoors for approximately a month. Second, I want to understand some practical information about how to get around in Moscow