Target® has always had a commitment to providing educational support for America’s schools and teachers.  They have been active in an early childhood reading program, Reach Out and Read, that puts books in the hands of pediatricians to distribute to their young patients.  They have also helped military families stay connected through a program entitled, United Through Reading. In fact, since 1946, Target® has given 5% of its income through community grants and programs that support education, the arts, social services, and volunteerism nationally and locally.  And now they are in partnership with the Iditarod, sponsoring the Teacher on the Trail™ program.  This partnership has provided opportunities for classrooms across the country and world to connect to “The Last Great Race on Earth®.”  It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the 2009 Target® Teacher on the Trail™, and a joy to share lessons that use the Iditarod as a theme of instruction across curricula.  Thank you Target®for this teaching adventure of a lifetime!

Cathy Walters, Target® 2009 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™