Kare 11 and UW-River Falls

Within the last three weeks of the school year, the two sections of TED212 at UW-River Falls put together a field trip for inner city middle schoolers. It was an amazing experience. An eye-opener one might even say.

I was blessed with the group I had. They were amazing to work with. Our group had a time of it, but I can only imagine what the group who had Kare 11 coming to film them had to deal with. Their schedule was constantly being changed, and there was always a hitch in their plans.

But they made it. Today Kare 11 broadcast the story. Though it focuses on more of the math and science teaching program, the Gear Up Get Ready group, headed by Chad Forde and Laurel Corbett, planned the entire field trip. The students who were the backbone of this project were the Gear Up Get Ready students. In the video, they are the ones with the white t-shirts on.

The honor does not seem to be going to them. However, being a group leader, I understand the stress they were under. Chad and Laurel did an amazing job, along with Jon, Robin, Justin, Teal, Shanna, Eric, and Dr. Miller.

I would encourage you to watch the video and/or read the article. It's an honor, and I feel really special that I can brag that I know you guys. :-) Congratulations! Hope to see you in the fall!