TEACHER -RANGER -TEACHER—EXPERIENCE THE NATIONAL PARKS AND WEAR THE HAT TOO!

National parks enrich the lives of many in this nation. They provide access to the powerful ideas, values, and meanings associated with the remarkable cultural, natural, and recreational heritage of the United States. The National Park Service (NPS) strives to provide opportunities for all Americans to connect to their national heritage through the national parks. The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) Program links National Parks with teachers and school children by communicating first-hand experience as they perform a variety of functions within the National Park system. Projects range from writing curriculum, interpretive programs, job shadows and other special projects. Moreover, while working and living in a National Park, teachers have the opportunity to get to know the “place” while hiking, observing, and interacting with visitors and other park staff. Teachers learn about the National Park mission and their role as preservers and protectors of a variety of park resources--both natural and cultural. Meet with two TRT’s participating in the Mount Rainier Sister Mountains Project to learn about their project related work and experiences.