One Teacher. Ten Years. A Thousand Wins: The Christina Stone + Classroom Champions Story

How one teacher’s 10 year journey with Classroom Champions is shaping student leaders through mentorship and the Champion Mindset.
May 21, 2025 • 5 min read
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How Classroom Champions Transformed My Fifth-Grade ...When Natalie Stuart shared her love for the “gold medal mentality” on social ...
Feb 26, 2025 • 5 min read

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Fostering Strong Classroom Communities
Fostering Strong Classroom Communities: The Power of ...Building a thriving classroom community is more than just achieving academic ...
Dec 1, 2024 • 4 min read

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Lessons from Champions: Mentorship That’s More Than a ...Annette Bacon has been shaping young minds for over 22 years. For the last 11 ...
Nov 4, 2024 • 5 min read

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How a Rhode Island Teacher is Transforming Special ...Meet Samantha Goldman. A dedicated special education teacher from Rhode Island ...
Oct 30, 2024 • 7 min read

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How Mentorship Transformed My Classroom: A Teacher’s ...For the past decade, Jenn has partnered with Classroom Champions, connecting ...
Oct 30, 2024 • 4 min read

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Dan Cnossen’s Journey: From Navy SEAL to Paralympic ...Meet Dan Cnossen, a remarkable individual whose journey from Navy SEAL to ...
Oct 29, 2024 • 5 min read

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Meaningful Service Learning Projects for Kids — ...Check out how these teachers cultivated the Champion Mindset, one impactful ...
Oct 16, 2024 • 10 min read

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Classroom Champions: The Community that Changed My ...Classroom Champions is more than a curriculum — it's a life-changing journey ...
Sep 30, 2024 • 5 min read

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5 Ingredients of a Champion: Showing Students How To ...Everyone has it in them to become a champion, and with the help of dedicated ...
Aug 28, 2024 • 2 min read

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Mentorship in Action: Grace Dafoe’s Inspiring Visit to ...Classroom Champions Athlete Mentor and Olympic Hopeful in Skeleton, Grace ...
Aug 27, 2024 • 7 min read

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Be the Champion you want to seeWill you be the one who lifts others, who turns challenges into opportunities, ...
Aug 9, 2024 • 2 min read

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Clear Spaces, Clear Minds: Organizing for Optimal ...Classroom Champions hosted another inspiring Town Hall Event sponsored by ...
Jun 6, 2024 • 5 min read

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Olympian and Athlete Mentor, Sakura Kokumai, visits ...On a memorable day at West Greene School District, the halls echoed with ...
May 22, 2024 • 5 min read

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Championing Resilience: Inspiring Stories from Olympic ...In a world where the roar of the crowd attempts to drown out the voices of ...
May 2, 2024 • 14 min read

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Leadership Questions to Spark Discussions in ClassUse the following questions to foster the Leadership Mindset in your classroom. ...
Apr 15, 2024 • 3 min read

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10 Ways to Get Moving in AprilFor the month of April, Classroom Champions focuses on Healthy Living as the ...
Apr 11, 2024 • 4 min read

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Healthy Living Questions to Spark Discussion in ClassAre you ready to ignite lively discussions and inspire your students to embrace ...
Apr 2, 2024 • 3 min read

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4 Ways to Help Kids Cope and Regulate Their EmotionsStudents and teachers alike have a variety of emotions they feel daily. If you ...
Apr 1, 2024 • 5 min read

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Feedback Questions to Spark Discussion in ClassTeaching kids how to openly receive and effectively give feedback opens the ...
Mar 1, 2024 • 3 min read

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Teamwork Questions to Spark Discussions in ClassUse the following questions to foster the Teamwork Mindset in your classroom. ...
Jan 16, 2024 • 3 min read

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Classroom Discussion Questions for Teaching ...Use these Perseverance discussion questions to spark a conversation that ...
Jan 8, 2024 • 3 min read

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Using SEL in Your Classroom to Connect With Your ...SEL is teaching students the importance of processing all the hard things that ...
Nov 29, 2023 • 9 min read

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3 Ways to Thank an Athlete MentorIn this blog post, we’ll explore three heartfelt ways your Classroom Champions ...
Nov 8, 2023 • 5 min read

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5 Teacher Tips to Stay MindfulHere are five mindfulness practices that are easy to implement and will help ...
Oct 10, 2023 • 5 min read

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World Teachers’ Day: 3 Ways to Say ThanksUnderstanding the Demanding Profession of Education
Oct 5, 2023 • 4 min read

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10 Tips for Using Classroom Champions During Your WeekTen Tips to Help Teachers Use Classroom Champions in the Classroom as a Daily ...
Oct 4, 2023 • 6 min read

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Classroom Champions Curriculum UpdatesYou asked, and we listened!
Sep 26, 2023 • 3 min read

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How to Use Classroom Slides to Improve your Classroom ...Using class slides with timers is a teacher favorite when it comes to being ...
Sep 21, 2023 • 3 min read

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Goal setting questions to spark discussions in class.
Goal Setting Questions to Spark Discussions with ...We all set goals in our daily life, some big, some small. Educators can guide ...
Sep 15, 2023 • 4 min read

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10 Tips for Back-to-School Night PrepHow to kick off the school year with an effective B2S Night for parents
Aug 31, 2023 • 6 min read

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Leadership Insights: Aspire to Lead Podcast Recap with ...In a recent episode of the Aspire to Lead Podcast, host Joshua Stamper engaged ...
Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read

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Classroom Champions’ 2022–2023 Certified EducatorsThe first cohort of our new recognition program
Aug 11, 2023 • 3 min read

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Morning Classroom Management Routines: Setting the ...A well-structured morning routine sets the stage for an awesome day of ...
Aug 1, 2023 • 3 min read

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Olympic Themed Books for the ClassroomThe Olympics is an magnetic event where athletes from all around the world come ...
Jul 21, 2023 • 3 min read

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Canadian Curler and Athlete Mentor, Colin Hodgson, ...Classroom Champions Athlete Mentor, Colin Hodgson, visited CJ Schurter School ...
Jul 14, 2023 • 3 min read

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Honour Indigenous Peoples Day with Resources from ...June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day and has been celebrated since ...
Jun 21, 2023 • 3 min read

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Orion Edwards Surprises Hudson’s Hope Teacher with ...Classroom Champions athlete mentor Orion Edwards visited Hudson’s Hope ...
Jun 8, 2023 • 3 min read

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Summer Learning Activities for KidsA break from school presents a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in ...
Jun 1, 2023 • 4 min read

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End of the Year Celebration Ideas with Classroom ...Celebrate your students’ achievements and keep them motivated by choosing from ...
May 5, 2023 • 3 min read

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10 Ways to Get Moving in AprilIt’s Healthy Living Month with Classroom Champions!
Apr 3, 2023 • 4 min read

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20 years of helping kids say NO to underage drinkingOur partners Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and alcohol don’t mix celebrating 20 ...
Apr 3, 2023 • 2 min read

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Key Individuals in the History of Black Education in ...Inspiring Black educators who shaped education as we know it today
Feb 9, 2023 • 6 min read

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10 Children's Books featuring Black Characters and ...A Recommended Book List for Black History Month and Beyond
Feb 6, 2023 • 5 min read

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Celebrating Mentors during National Mentoring MonthHow both mentors and kids grow together with Classroom Champions
Jan 23, 2023 • 4 min read

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There's an app for that!Classroom Champions launches mobile app for SEL programming
Jan 10, 2023 • 3 min read

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Mentor on a stick: help kids visualize their virtual ...Building authentic mentorship connections in the classroom
Jan 5, 2023 • 4 min read

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Celebrate Your Own Community ChampionSpotlight a school community leader using this free downloadable poster!
Dec 12, 2022 • 5 min read

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A night of music with a lifetime of impactA night of music with a lifetime of impact
Nov 18, 2022 • 3 min read

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Goal Setting in the Classroom: A Lifelong Skill for ...A ready-to-teach SEL Unit for Teachers to Use in the Classroom
Oct 3, 2022 • 3 min read

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Classroom Champions Flag Bearers
Classroom Champions Athlete Mentors as Olympic and ...Our Athlete Mentors elected to represent the United States and Canada as flag ...
Mar 4, 2022 • 2 min read

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Team Canada Olympians and Paralympians connecting live ...Did you catch the live chat?
Mar 1, 2022 • 3 min read

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Just Announced! Olympian Chris Mazdzer and Paralympian ...Proctor & Gamble awards 2 of 7 grants to Classroom Champions
Feb 15, 2022 • 3 min read

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Literally THE Game ChangersLearn More about 10 Black Athletes who Changed Sports Forever
Feb 7, 2022 • 7 min read

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10 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Day of SchoolTurnkey activities for kids to enjoy at school or at home
Feb 1, 2022 • 5 min read

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Unlock Your Champion Mindset with Olympians and ...A Powerhouse Collaboration with NBC Olympics, BrainPOP, Epic!, GoNoodle, ...
Jan 31, 2022 • 3 min read

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Team Canada Champion Chats is back to connect Beijing ...Join us on February 23rd!
Jan 28, 2022 • 2 min read

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January 2022 Intention SettingWe’re here to support you on your goal setting journey this new year.
Jan 7, 2022 • 4 min read

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Using SEL in Your Classroom to Connect With Your ...We all have heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child.” It seems ...
Nov 12, 2021 • 8 min read

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Werklund Foundation and Classroom Champions Partner ...A 3-year partnership focuses on technology, engaging lessons and Indigenous ...
Nov 2, 2021 • 2 min read

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Classroom Champions and Crescent Point Energy team up ...Classroom Champions is able to provide programming to schools in Weyburn, SK ...
Oct 27, 2021 • 3 min read

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How one minute can turn your classroom around.Make every minute count.
Oct 18, 2021 • 3 min read

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Meet the Classroom Champions Athlete Mentors for ...Here at Classroom Champions our athlete mentors share their experiences, lead ...
Sep 28, 2021 • 3 min read

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Unity is the Path Forward: We all want students to be happy and healthy
Unity is the Path ForwardWe all want the children to be healthy and happy.
Sep 23, 2021 • 5 min read

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Team Canada’s Tokyo 2020 Olympians & Paralympians ...During the Olympic and Paralympic Games we were witness to some of the most ...
Sep 21, 2021 • 3 min read

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Classroom Champions Athlete Mentors at the Olympics ...The whirlwind of the last few weeks has been incredible to watch.
Sep 10, 2021 • 3 min read

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Classroom Champions partners with Monroe County to ...Monroe County School Districts Partners with International Nonprofit to Provide ...
Sep 9, 2021 • 3 min read

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Skills that will help you achieve your big goalEverything in life is a skill.
Aug 17, 2021 • 4 min read

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New Year, New Platform, New SEL ContentWe’re Looking for Feedback on Our New Platform and Social and Emotional ...
Aug 12, 2021 • 4 min read

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Help build Laurie’s Wall of FameWe don’t know what the future holds, but we know we can’t do it without you.
Jun 10, 2021 • 2 min read

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For teachers, By teachersA roundup of our favorite peer-to-peer education blogs.
Jun 8, 2021 • 3 min read

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What’s your May Mantra?Establish your Mantra is May to help you all year-round.
May 27, 2021 • 2 min read

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A Champion has joined the meetingYou can be a Champion by supporting children today.
May 17, 2021 • 3 min read

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Counting Down the Days to Better: May Reflecting Help ...A Celebration Countdown for Classrooms (inc. printable!)
May 10, 2021 • 6 min read

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When Kids Lead3+ Tips for Cultivating Leadership Skills in All Children
Apr 29, 2021 • 4 min read

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NBC Olympics, ClassDojo, and Classroom Champions bring ...Eight Tokyo-bound athletes share their journeys to teach kids critical life ...
Apr 26, 2021 • 3 min read

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Courage, it couldn’t come at a worse timeMost things in life that we want to accomplish, that are hard, that we’re ...
Apr 16, 2021 • 3 min read

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How I Talk to My Kids About Healthy LivingAs the weather warms up here in the California Bay Area and we spend more and ...
Apr 14, 2021 • 4 min read

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Coming Back from the Breaking PointA Personal Mental Health Journey
Apr 6, 2021 • 8 min read

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The Value of FeedbackSocial and Emotional Learning Unit for Grades K-8
Mar 18, 2021 • 2 min read

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What is SEL?Social and Emotional Learning has evolved over the past decade. What does it ...
Mar 15, 2021 • 4 min read

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How do you define SEL?We asked our staff. Here are their answers.
Mar 15, 2021 • 4 min read

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