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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Anna teaches math at the FBRA Girls Program. Where were you and what were you doing before coming to FBRA? Before coming to FBRA, I was working as a French Immersion teacher in a public school in a county outside of Richmond, VA. Before teaching in the public school system, I was working to get
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