Students in Annmarie Young’s kindergarten class at Hilton’s Village Elementary School made a special connection in honor of Veterans Day this year. Through the miracle of technology, the class was able to learn about life as a U.S. Marine thanks to a virtual visit from Kyle Christensen, retired Marine corporal; father of Carter, a student in Young’s class; and son of Marianne Christensen, retired Hilton teaching assistant.
Mr. Christensen talked to the students about his different uniforms, the countries he’s visited, what Veterans Day means to him, and how he didn’t meet Carter until three months after Carter was born because he was serving overseas.
“What an amazing opportunity to connect with a real veteran and wonderful to see how proud my student was of his father,” said Young.
Mr. Christensen suggested the class virtually visit some troops overseas to cheer them up over the holidays. Young, a proponent of distance learning, offers her students many opportunities to connect with real-life experiences around the world.
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