New Presentation Schedule for this year only!

Spring, summer and FALL!  

For the first year ever, I will be available for presenting up to the end of October.

And starting back up again in mid-March 2010!

Interested in having Laura Daugereau, the first woman to represent Washington State in the history of the Iditarod, a dog sledder for 17 years, come speak to your students, group, or event?

Laura is an experienced speaker from class rooms to large audiences!

Laura Daugereau is a sled dog trainer and race driver from, Port Gamble, Washington, which takes great pride in giving the best care and love to each of the dogs she works with. Laura has received multiple "Best Kept Team" awards across the states over her 15 year career. The "Best Kept Team" award is voted on by the veterinarians, not only on the dogs' well being during the race, but also the attention to every detail of the dogs' health and happiness back at the kennel. This is a prestigious award in the mushing community. She believes in good sportsmanship and promoting the sport and lifestyle of dog sledding wherever she goes. She has also received several "Sportsmanship" and "Most Inspirational Musher" awards over the years.

 "One of my main goals is to educate the public on this passion of my life, Dog Sledding!"-Laura Daugereau

Laura offers:
• Single classroom presentations, full assemblies or mixed age groups. 
• Age appropriate slide show.
• Mushing equipment to get a hands on feel.
• Meet one of the incredible athletes, the dogs, up close!
• Small or large group presentations

• You will learn the important core values of being safe, kind, and responsible. See why working together and respecting others makes a successful team.
• Learn the true meaning of teamwork from a dog team.Learn about raising, training, and racing sled dogs.
• Learn about the challenges and the triumphs of teaming up with 16 of your best friends and running the Iditarod!

• Learn how you can overcome great difficulties with hard work and diligence (Laura struggles with dyslexia but achieved the goal of a 4.0 GPA upon graduation).

   Thank you for sharing your inspiring presentation.  What a treat for the students and teachers of Grant Street to meet Bella and Petunia, see and learn about your actual equipment and hear your riveting dog stories.  Mostly though, we were all moved by your story of overcoming your own mountains in life.  Thank you for opening up your heart to share your humbling, authentic story.  Your story is one to keep in our pocket and pull it out when we need it in our own lives.  Many people have a story to tell, but not everyone is a storyteller.  You have been twice gifted.  Thank you for sharing your story and helping to make a difference in the lives of students.

Dawn Braden
Kindergarten Teacher
Grant Street Elementary

Laura coming to Chloe Clark Elementary was such a great experience – and not just for the kids of our school, but for all of us grown-ups, too!  The message of overcoming adversity and working hard to meet new challenges was so perfectly delivered, and when it is in the context of a really amazing event like the Iditarod, some really amazing dogs,  and a really amazing person like Laura… it is even better!  One of our staff turned to me during the assembly and said “this is the best assembly we’ve ever had,” and I agree. 

Gary Yoho,

Principal

Chloe Clark Elementary

Here is what everyone wants to know: What is the Cost?

$600 for a full school assembly, plus travel expenses*(up to 4hr, usually two assemblies and two individual class Q&A visits)

I do offer a full day for $1000 plus travel expenses*.( full day at school with two-three assemblys and as many class rooms as possible,

 this really is the best value)

*Travel expenses include fuel, ferry, and if applicable, plane ticket. We try to schedule as many presentations as possible within the same geographical area to greatly reduce travel expenses.

Laura’s goal is to reach as many students as possible. 

Do you require a deposit or pre-payment?

Payment the day of the assembly is all we require.

How long is an assembly or presentation?

Each presentation is 45 minutes to 1.5hr. long depending on age and time allowed.

What age groups are good for a school assembly?

If it is a full school if is best to divide the grades up a bit so all the students are able to learn at their own level! The very best divide is K-3, 4-6, 7-8 grades! But we can make anything work.

 Do you have visual aids?

Yes.  I bring a dogsled that I use on the trail.  I also bring a lot of mushng gear and some of the arctic clothing that I wear to deal with the cold.  The students also get to see the gear the dogs need to pull the sled.  There is always something to look at.

Do you bring a dog?

YES!  I bring one of the dogs to every presentation. 

What do you need to set up for a Presentation or Assembly?

It takes me about half an hour to set up and take down.  I need only a small area to set up.  I need a screen or some sort of projection surface for the DVD as well as an area that can be darkened for the DVD at the end of the program.  If you absolutely do not have a room that can be darkened it is OK!  It just means I can talk about dog sledding a little longer and field a few more questions.  If the group is large enough or acoustics are not very good I need a PA system.

How long have you been speaking about dog sledding?

I have been interested in dog sledding since I was 10years old. I started doing school visits when I was 14 years old. At this time I have done over 100 presentations on dog sledding and the Iditarod!

 Thanks for coming to Adams and sharing with us.  Everyone was so excited to meet you.  After following you in the Iditarod, it was fun to see you,  all your gear, sled and dogs in real life.  It was very meaningful to actually see, touch and try on items that were an important part of your journey.

        The class also appreciated your talking about yourself and some of the things that have been difficult for you to deal with.  Kids can always relate to someone who has difficulty with school work and reading. They appreciated hearing you talk about getting motivated to complete a task or goal.  I really liked your referring to it as your mountain and how problems everyone faces are their mountains.  Several of my students related how completing the WASL was their mountain, but how proud they were that they managed to successfully climb that mountain! 

        We all wish you well.  Take care of yourself in the off-season.  Everyone says “Hi” to Bella and Petunia.  We look forward to seeing you next year.

                                                                                     Sincerely,

                                                                                     Cathy Alward

                                                                                    Adams Elementary

Setting up an Iditarod Presentation is easy!

1. Check avalibility for dates you would like below.
2. Contact me with the dates and times you would like in the form below the calender.
3. Get ready for some fur flying, mountain facing, snow covered learning!

Thank you so much for coming to Brighton School & the Edmonds Library yesterday! My 2nd grade daughter, Haley, really enjoyed learning about your life as a sled dog trainer and racer. Thank you for being a positive role-model on team work, committment & passion, and good sportsmanship! Tracy