Darren Franklin

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lower Kuskokwim School District, excelling in classroom management and student engagement in the Yupik culture. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and promote respect among students. Adept at behavior modeling and conflict resolution, contributing to academic success and a supportive learning environment. Committed to continuous professional development.

• Completed extra training to further help students under care.
• Enhanced student learning with [strategy].
• Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Living in Kwethluk Alaska was a fantastic experience. The residents of Kwethluk were quick to accept me and were very kind and helpful in my new culture. I had the opportunity to do a variety of outdoor activities such as, Salmon fishing, ( drift netting and rod and reeling). I was taught to trap wolves, wolverines, Links, and had the opportunity  to ride my snowmobile hundreds of miles in the tundra. I traveled by boat to the coast and gathered a variety of waterfowl eggs and campec. I learned how to navigate my boat on the river and read the channels so that I could travel to the mountains, camp and catch Dolly Varied trout, Rainbow trout and Artic Grayling ,

 My experiences in Alaska was very unique . I had the privilege of learning all of the outdoor skills mentioned above and made friends and learned their cultural ways. The cultural trait I admired most of the Yupik was their laid back personality and the art of listening. I look forward to the day that I return to Kwethluk Kwethluk.