2025 Project Award

Sarah Cronick will produce the third in a series of Teacher Tales, a night of live storytelling amplifying the voices and experiences of educators, Cronick partners with several youth organizations to offer skill-building opportunities – recording the event, creating films and podcasts, providing event support and music and nominating educators to tell their stories. These events nurture understanding, connection, collective care and belonging.

When asked what she would like the public to know, Cronick responded, “My work is rooted in belonging. I am devoted to Mystery, the cycles of life, and the rhythms of nature. Teacher Tales apprentices story to remind us of our shared humanity and strength therein. Together, we celebrate the countless ways we learn and educate, honoring generations past, present, and future, weaving wild wisdom into the magnificent tapestry of life.”

The videos below are recordings of the 2025 Teacher Tales, a space where educators share their stories. Recorded by Alaska Teen Media Institute.