Media Info

If you have questions, would like to schedule an interview, need more information about GoNorth!, or would like to obtain print-ready photos or B-roll footage, please either contact pr@polarhusky.com or our
PR Company:

Strother Communications Group

Danny Olson
Phone: 612.288.2432
Fax: 612.288.0504
Email: dannyo@scgpr.com

 

Spokes People

Need an expert on innovative, multimedia adventure learning strategies or the latest in online professional development? Are you looking for a GoNorth! wizard who knows about the pioneering adventure learning programs and its history of educational discoveries through the use of cutting-edge technology? Want to know more about the Arctic, K-12 education, climate change, Inuit culture, technology, and the environment?

If so, these GoNorth! spokespeople are available for interviews and speaking appearances.

Dr. Aaron Doering, Learning Technologies, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota, GoNorth! Education Director

Paul Pregont, Expedition Leader, GoNorth! Expedition & Field Research Director

Mille Porsild, GoNorth! Program Director 

Jeff Sipper, 5th grade Teacher at Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby, Minnesota - GoNorth! Teacher Explorer 2007

Mick Hamilton, 8th grade Teacher at Northfield Middle School, Minnesota - GoNorth! Teacher Explorer 2006

Amy Vargason, 5th grade Teacher at H.A. Snyder Elementary School in Sayre, Pennsylvania - GoNorth! Teacher Explorer 2005

Teachers and students who use the GoNorth! adventure learning programs in their classrooms are also available, upon request.

For more information please email pr@polarhusky.com or call either Danny Olsen, Strother Communications Group at 612.288.2432 or Education Basecamp at 612.625.8550

 

Press Releases

2007

 June 15, 2007 - Millions of Students Visits Russian Arctic: Despite Many Unexpected Obstacles..

March 25, 2007 - Adventure Learning in Russian Arctic Goes Where Few Have Traveled

 

2006 and earlier

May 24, 2006 - Polar Huskies Help Educate Students Worldwide: The GoNorth! expedition concludes the most succesful Adventure Learning program to date

May 12, 2006 - Northfield Teacher Answers Call of the Arctic: 7th grade teacher Michael Hamilton joins expeditions on moments notice

March 9, 2006 - Best Buy Joins Minnesota Dogsled Expedition to Alaska: National Science Foundation is among sponsors for 700-mile Adventure Learning trek

January 12, 2006 - Alaskan Dogsled Expedition Brings the Arctic to the Classroom   

January 25, 2005 - IBM Beacon Award Winner for 2005   

December 15, 2004 - Meet a Polar Explorer and Husky During 'Family Fun New Years' Eve at Hyland

December 9, 2004 - WWF brings the Arctic to Westminster to raise the urgency of climate change

October 15, 2004 - Team of International Explorers and Educators to Begin First Leg of Circumnavigation of Arctic Ocean by Dogsled

October 15, 2004 - Elementary Teacher Chosen to Join Exploration Team for Crossing of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by Dogsled

October 15, 2004 - GoNorth! 2005 Team Profiles