Annie K. was one of the greatest additions to the school that we have had since my first year. Her hubby, Dan, started teaching the same year as me or maybe one year before, and has really worked miracles with some of the boys he has taught in his IPL class. They work on traditional skills, arts like carving and building, mechanics work, camping and land survival skills. We realized that we were lacking similar opportunities for girls at the school who were having trouble integrating into regular classes and were threatening- something different or we'll drop out. We knew as a staff that unless we found someone like Daniel we'd never have a successful program, Then Annie applied and has been doing an amazing job working with the girls IPL class. They are learning many traditional skills, are sewing their little hearts out and supporting the boys program with cooking and following them on hunting and camping trips. I love the sense of accomplishment, esteem and pride the girls have in their accomplishments and their class. Annie is a big part of that!! She has an incredible laugh and sense of humour. I really enjoy spending time with her. She is generous and I have often bunked in her tent at Short Lake when other tents have no space for me. She is one of the luckiest fisherwomen I have ever met, it's hilarious to see how lucky she is 5 feet away from others on the frozen lake. Thanks for the pic, Annie!!
Theme Song for today: Butterfly by Jason Mraz
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