Anchorage, AK

I just spent a week in Anchorage, Alaska for teacher inservice.  I LOVE ANCHORAGE!!!! I have had a blast meeting all of the new teachers and our instructional leaders (a.k.a. principals) and I just can't believe that this week is already over.  Anchorage is a gorgeous place!  So, if you ever have the opportunity to visit, you should!  We stayed at the Hilton and had meetings all week.  I learned SO much about technology!  I also learned a lot about their culture!  Now I am at the Bethel airport waiting for a flight to my village.  I am very excited about setting up my classroom, implementing plans for the curriculum, and using all of the amazing technology!!!!

This is some of the stuff I crammed into a box to ship:

 

This is some more stuff that I crammed into my suitcase for Anchorage inservice week:

My last box to ship to the village:

In Anchorage outside of my hotel:

The view from my hotel window in Anchorage at 9:30 pm:

Some things I have learned so far:

People here are really friendly and laid-back.
Dogs are welcomed everywhere, even the Hilton, and don't require a leash.
When boarding the plane at small airports, they just call your name over the intercom and tell you to get on the plane.
Reindeer meat is pretty good!