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lab, t each ers decided it was not effective use of technology for stu- dents to leave th eir classrooms. Instead, they integrated technology into regular instruction, with lap- tops and multiple Smart Boards in classrooms. In Michelle McMillian's Spanish class, student groups simul- taneously create presentations and slide shows on four separate screens. " T h i s i s a m o d e l c l a s s r o o m ," say s McMi l li an proud ly. "O th ers are in transition ." T h e s c h o o l m a k e s e x c e l l e n t use of the mountain: The elemen- tar y school offers snowboarding, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing PE classes and sports teams. There are also middle school and high school teams for these sports instead of classes. The ski resort and local community businesses contribute to the cost of PE classes a n d sp o r t s t e a m s t o m a k e su re everyone can participate. Classes and teams are coached by teachers and community m emb ers; som e a re t au g h t by Ma m m o th Mo u n - tain ski instructors. School buses transport students to the base of the mountain. Thre e-tim e O lympi c m ed ali st Kelly Clark developed her snow- boarding talent on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain . Four other snowboarders who competed in the PyeongChang Games call Mammoth h om e, in clu din g go l d m ed ali st s Shaun White and Chloe Kim. "is is a great place to live and a great place to teach," says Quirsfeld, gesturing to the three adjacent cam- puses against the postcard-perfect backdrop of Mammoth Mountain. "It's beautiful and friendly. It's always exciting to think we could have a future Olympian in our midst at this very moment. You never know." 31 A P R I L / M AY 2 018 PE class for Mammoth Elementary students. We choose to live here. We work hard. We have a lot of pride. We don't let children slip through the cracks. And we love what we do." — Marianne Boll-See Black Oak Mine Teachers Association Marianne Boll-See with her classroom at Golden Sierra High School behind her.