Enjoy a Q & A with Caitlin Hay, Girls Program Math Teacher and FBRA Head of Technology. What inspired you to become a teacher? Looking back, I can see so many instances that make me think, “Ah yes, of course, teaching is what I am meant to do,” but in reality, the path to becoming […]
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Enjoy a Q & A with Heath Alexander, FBRA Boys Program Social Studies Teacher and infinitely curious and interesting human being! What inspired you to become a teacher? I became a teacher because of the impact of my high school AP U.S. History teacher. Mr. Anderson taught me how to think critically and I have
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By Sara Valentine, FBRA Girls Program Staff All summer long, you’ll find FBRA staff exploring rivers and sharing adventures that fuel our passion for the outdoors, and that often means heading west on a US Forest Service river permit. With tens of thousands of lottery entries for these coveted river permits and only a handful
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By Leanne Chapman, Boys Program Staff Leanne Chapman relays the story of growth and renewal while rock climbing in Potrero Chico this past winter. “You’ve got this Leanne!” I heard, along with, “C’mon, try to get to the next clip!” My hands were sweating, and my heart was pounding as I was analyzing my next
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Nicaragua Travel Log from FBRA Science Teacher Liddell Shannon Adventure Travel has been a passion of mine for many years. With the FBRA school schedule, I have the opportunity to play, learn, and grow alongside my students during the school year as well as have enriching experiences with my family during the summer. Last summer
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Three Weeks Before Liftoff It’s late August, and 2024 Staff Training is wrapping up as the first day of Induction Week approaches. Unlike most schools, the staff at French Broad River Academy spend three full weeks preparing for the upcoming school year. This commitment to staff development up front pays innumerable dividends when school starts.
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Our 24-25 new staff come to FBRA with a wide array of talents and experiences. We are thrilled to welcome them to our salamander family. Grant DeNies Grant will be returning as a full-time staff member after filling in at the Boys Program while Program Director Felix Dowsley was out on parental leave. Students and
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The Reason Our Staff Paddle By Will Yeiser, Executive Director and Co-Founder One of the many concepts that influenced the creation of the French Broad River Academy (FBRA) came from legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc. Yvon Chouinard. In his book “Let My People Go Surfing,” he outlines his business approach of
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This trip was more than just an adventure – it had been a journey of discovery, of connection, and of profound appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. Ellie Busse This past November my husband, Joe, and I embarked on an epic adventure with a wonderful group of friends. Our itinerary promised adrenaline-packed kayaking
Ellie teaches 8th grade Biology at the Boys Program. Where were you and what were you doing before coming to FBRA? I took a “ski-batical” last year and lived in Ogden, UT. I worked and taught skiing at Snowbasin Ski Resort in the beautiful Wasatch mountain range. Prior to that I was teaching science at
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