By Josh Kleyman,
Graduate Faculty

For three weeks, six graduate students have been at Journeys School immersed in ideas of innovative independent schools and preparing for two weeks of classroom teaching. We started our experience with a week of observations and seminars. In one of our seminars, we discussed the beginning of Parker Palmer’s “A Courage to Teach”. In the introduction he describes “teachers who…love learners, learning and the teaching life.” Through our observations and experiences, it is clear that this idea of passionate teaching is a reality at Journeys.
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By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

Twenty-five seventh graders from the University of Wyoming Lab School in Laramie are here on campus for our popular Winter Ecology Week. Part of their experience includes a trip to Jackson Hole for a sleigh ride through the Elk Refuge and a visit to the National Wildlife Museum, which overlooks the refuge.

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By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

Last week, twenty-five eighth graders from Cheyenne, Casper and Sheridan, Wyoming were here learning about winter ecology as they studied the sage, aspen, conifer and riparian communities.

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By Heather Ristow,
Graduate Student

The snow pack settles with a resounding “WHOMPH” as I glide out onto Upper Meadow. It is a sound I hope I never hear while standing on a slope for it would surely precede a cascade of snow rapidly running downhill. Read the rest of this entry »

Title: Glaciers shaped Grand Teton National Park

Show Description:Glaciers shaped many of the most visible features in Grand Teton National Park. Find out how the beauty from the valley floor over the piedmont lakes to the mountain tops were sculpted by glaciers.

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By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) chose Teton Science Schools’ Kelly Campus as the place best suited to offer their Wilderness Emergency Medical Training (WEMT) month-long course. Training is rigorous for the 28 participants who are enthusiastic in their praise of the course and what they are learning. Read the rest of this entry »

By Elizabeth Terp,
Volunteer

With a background in nursing, education and several years of info-volunteering in the White Mountain Presidentials, I arrived November 18 to begin volunteering at Teton Science Schools and Grand Teton National Park. Read the rest of this entry »

By Josh Kleyman,
Graduate Faculty

The entire Teton Science Schools community would like to extend a warm (blog based and belated) welcome to Elizabeth Terp. Elizabeth joined us in November from the Northeast for an extended stay as a volunteer. She will be adding a new voice and perspective to our blog. Log on to read her perspective about the goings on out on the Kelly Campus.

By Julia Stuble,
Graduate Student

Our little community saw its first big split, when many of my fellow graduate students and I fled for home over Thanksgiving break. The class work load had steadily increased as due dates loomed before the break, and it was with stealthy looks of desperation that heartfelt goodbyes were quickly exchanged. The homework and assignments had reminded us all that we were actually in graduate school, and like it had been in college, these holiday breaks were much enjoyed.

Now, only a few weeks later, we have exchanged more holiday wishes and hugs and temporarily split our community once again, though not without first enjoying a holiday retreat together.

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Title: Snow: Water takes center stage in winter

Show Description:Winter marks important changes in Jackson Hole. Many changes are influenced by snow, which plays an important part in shaping the adaptations of plants and animals. Snow itself constantly changes through the season, taking shape as one of the most versatile roles that water can play.

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