September 1, 2005
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David Freeman Co-Director  |
In the Winter of 2001 Dave completed a 6 week, 225 mile, solo toboggan trek along the Minnesota/Ontario border. Dubbed the Border Country Adventure, Dave used a lap top computer and Globalstar Satellite phone to post journals, photos, and other educational resources to the internet, and connected with classrooms across the country during his first learning adventure. This first adventure provided the foundation from which The Wilderness Classroom Organization and many more Learning Adventures have grown. During the last four years he has played a vital role in the development and implementation of seven online learning adventures.
Dave Freeman graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder where he studied Biology and Anthropology. Dave is also a web master, programmer, and wilderness guide. He has worked as a dog sledding instructor, sea kayaking instructor, and canoeing outfitter/instructor for 10 seasons, introducing hundreds of participants to wilderness travel. |
Eric Frost Co-Director  | Eric Frost grew up and currently lives in the Chicago area and works as a public school teacher. Eric graduated from Ohio University where he studied Education and English and he as taught students from Preschool to High School in a variety of subjects.
Eric Frost also spent 6 summers introducing students and adults to the wonders of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness while working for Sawbill Canoe Outfitters in Northern Minnesota. In the Fall of 2001 Eric participated in his first Online Learning Adventure, the Big Muddy Adventure, an on-line canoeing adventure from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, connecting with thousands of students and teachers through school visits and the internet. Eric has worked diligently for the last three years overseeing the formation, development, and successful implementation of The Wilderness Classroom's Learning Adventures. |
Adam Hansen  | Project Peru will be Adam Hansen's second learning adventure with Wilderness Classroom. While working on the Boreal Forest Project his expertise in web page development and technology were crucial. Adam has spent most of his life paddling canoes in the northwoods of Minnesota, so his technical skills will also be important on this expedition. When not on expeditions with WCO Adam is preparing for his entry into law school. |
Jesse Beightol  | This will be Jesse Beightol's first expedition with Wilderness Classroom. A native Minnesotan, Jesse now makes the outdoors his home. When not leading wilderness trips for Wilderness Inquiry, Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, or the National Outdoor Leadership School, he teaches at Eagle Rock School in Colorado. Jesse is working towards his teaching license and Masters in Educational Leadership at Colorado State University. |
Comments
hey crew i'm very interested in peru whats the tempeture there? how tall is the rain right now?
I'm trying to learn a lot more about peru
Posted by: Khadijah at March 31, 2005 9:09 AM
Hello crew!
I am a student at OQMS in Lemont, Illinois,one of the schools that will be learning and exploring along with you on your trip to Peru. I was hoping that you could tell me a little about the Giant Otter. You see, we picked an animal of Peru to learn on as part of this exciting experience. I really appreciate any information you have! Thanks a lot, and I will see you soon at an assembly that you are supposed to appear in. Thanks again,
Val
Posted by: Val at April 1, 2005 9:37 PM
Hi!
You are so , so ,lucky you get to go to Peru!!!!!
That would be on my vacation list.What kind of un- firmiliar animals have you come upon so far?
It was only 7 degrees warmer in Peru then here in LaGrange! Are the Hammocks comfortable? I've always wanted to try sleeping in one of those!
See Ya!
Posted by: Juliet at April 6, 2005 5:12 PM
Hey crew, how is it in Peru? Its nice here in Amboy. How worm is it in Peru? Right now its spring and its still cold in here. Hope to talk to you for a while talk to u next week on Friday. About the same time. Bye
Posted by: Crystal at April 8, 2005 10:32 AM
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOUR WEB SITE!!!!!! THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS!! ALL I HAVE DONE HAS BEEN LOOKING ON THIS SITE FROM SUNUP TO SUN DOWN!!!
CANT WAIT TO UPDATE THIS AGIAN!!!
WITH ALL MY LOVE,
NATALIE MUARRY
Posted by: Natalie at April 12, 2005 8:30 AM
*You guyz r doin gr8 and i love this site...i like hearing all the updates every computer class, which i have every week, on Wednesday, And since its been a week most of the time there is a lot of new and interesting things!!!!! Good luck and i hope your having a fun time!!!!*
Lots of Love,
Jordan
Posted by: *Jordan* at April 13, 2005 10:38 AM
i luv project peru
i luv the animals that you guys get to see
that is so cool
i wish i could go there to see all the new animals and i would like to meet the people there and try to live like them for a while
i think that it would be really fun.
Posted by: Alexis at May 9, 2005 9:26 AM
Thanks for the great comments everyone. We were glad to have you along for the adventure!
- Adam
Posted by: Anonymous at May 10, 2005 10:14 AM
Sounds like it was a great adventure. I am so glad to get to go along for the ride. Dave, I hope to see you soon!
Posted by: Julie at May 24, 2005 5:53 PM
this is so cool! I just ACED MY PERU PROJECT BECAUSE OF THIS SITE! THANKS!
Posted by: a human at October 12, 2005 4:25 PM
Did you have any high school groups participate this past year? What was the feedback? Jesse Beightol knows Eagle Rock School. Ask him if he thinks it could work here. Great Project.
We did have a few High Schools Participate this year, and I have talked to Jesse about it, and I think it would work for Eagle Rock, probably as an independant project for students that were interested.
Keep Exploring!
Dave
Posted by: Richard Gordon at October 20, 2005 10:05 PM
