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Read about Classroom Champions teachers, classrooms, athlete mentors and more in publications across North America.

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Paralympic Pro: Zach Miller competes in Para snowboarding.
Meet Para snowboarder Zach Miller, an athlete who turned his passion for the slopes into a powerful journey of perseverance and purpose. Get a glimpse into what it takes to train and compete as a Paralympian and how adaptive sports can open doors to confidence, community, and belonging.
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NBC Olympics: How three Paralympians are passing on lessons from sports and life to the next generation
As the Paralympic Winter Games commence in Italy, three Team USA athletes – Dan Cnossen, Jack Wallace and Zach Miller – are carrying more than competitive spirit into the Games.
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KidNuz: What disability? Meet the 2026 Paralympian who says his Challenge is his Blessing!
Just before the Paralympic Games got underway, Classroom Champions Athlete Mentor Zach Miller joined KidNuz Convos for a fantastic conversation about what it's like to compete at the games, how much training is required, and his favorite post-workout snack.
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Scholastic Kid Press: Winter Olympian Sean Hollander Talks Luge, Mental Toughness, and Hard Work
Just a few days after competing in the Olympic Winter Games, American luge athlete Sean Hollander joined Scholastic Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey to talk about his experience and his advice for younger athletes.
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NBC Olympics: Sean Hollander and Kelly Curtis are sliding into the Olympic spotlight and giving back along the way
“I saw the work that she did with them,” Hollander said. “It seemed very fulfilling knowing that you have all of these supporters and that you can always keep them updated. It’s the most fulfilling volunteer work that I’ve done.”
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Energetic City: Elementary pupils cheer on Olympic athlete mentor as part of Classroom Champions program
Students held a cheer party for luge athlete Devin Wardrope on Tuesday, February 3rd at Pouce Coupe Elementary. He has been mentoring them through the Classroom Champions program.
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Siksika Nation students get tour of Olympic Oval with Team Canada speed-skater
Students from Siksika Nation had an elite field trip on Thursday, spending the day at the Olympic Oval as part of a private tour and training experience with a Classroom Champoions athlete mentor and Team Canada speed skater.
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'This is my Olympian': Mentorship program connects local kids with sports heroes
The Washington Post visited a classroom visit with Athlete Mentor Olympic medalist Alex Rigsby in Alexandria, VA.
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Classroom Champions honors Hudson’s Hope teacher
Team Canada's Bobsled Pilot honors Hudson’s Hope School teacher with the Energizing Communities Champion award for her creative leadership and dedication to student physical and mental wellness.
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When Olympic athletes coach students on perseverance and self control
The Hechinger Report interviews Olympic gold medalist and Classroom Champions co-founder Steve Mesler and Athlete Mentor and Paralympic medalist Andrew Kurka about Classroom Champions.
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