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Skaters to serve as role models in Classroom Champions program U.S. ice dance champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White and U.S. ladies titlist Ashley Wagner
will look to inspire and encourage young students as part of the nationwide Classroom Champions program. Throughout the competitive season, the skaters will visit designated classrooms via monthly video lessons and live video chats. They hope to motivate the students to recognize their potential, set goals and dream big, while also educating the students in the practical use of communication technology. Davis and White will join a total of fi ve classes in Chicago, San Diego and San Francisco, while
Wagner will interact with students at three schools in New York City, Denver and Whittier, Calif. The nonprofi t program targets elementary and middle schools where at least 50 percent of the student population is eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Classroom Champions uses Olympians and Paralympians as role models for success and
goal-setting, while increasing students’ digital literacy. “As we begin our journey with Classroom Champions, we are excited to get to know the stu-
dents who will be watching our videos,” Davis said. “We hope to get feedback on what they are learning and hear their thoughts, goals and ambitions. We hope to make an impact on the lives of these young people and know that getting to know them throughout the process will help us to reach them eff ec- tively.” “Coming from a military family and moving
around a lot as a child, I have a good understanding of the challenges school kids face today,” Wagner said. “I hope to give back in what ever way I can to help mentor students through my life lessons as a com- petitive fi gure skater. We all have something to say and share. My goal is to help the best way I can.”
Ashley Wagner, Meryl Davis and Charlie White
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