Riley Knudsen: Winner, Group 3-5, “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Riley Knudsen, a student at Empowered Leaders Micro School and winner of the local "I Voted" sticker contest. Riley shares her experience designing the winning sticker, her love for art, and her dream of becoming an animator.

Riley also reflects on the unique environment of attending a micro school, going on memorable field trips to Disneyland and SeaWorld, and balancing volunteering and babysitting—all while sharing valuable life lessons from her parents, like never giving up on her goals.

DISCUSSION

1. Micro School Life: Attending Empowered Leaders Micro School with only 45 students across K–8th grade, benefiting from small class sizes, four-hour school days, and personalized learning.
2. "I Voted" Sticker Contest Winner: Designing three sticker options to earn school project points, and seeing her artwork featured on Boulder City election stickers.
3. Future Dreams: Aspiring to become an animator due to her love for cartoons and art, while exploring career planning and technology tools through a school career project.
4. Hands-On Field Trips: Learning through immersive experiences outside the classroom, including special trips to Disneyland and SeaWorld.
5. Community & Service: Participating in the local King Kids shopping project in the historic district and volunteering in younger classrooms.
6. Working & Babysitting: Gaining foundational work experience by helping teachers with classroom projects and enjoying babysitting local kids as an energetic, supportive friend.
7. Reading & Personal Interests: Finding inspiration in books she loves, including The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.
8. Life Lessons from Family: Learning the importance of persistence from her parents, Zach and Sam Knudsen, and taking to heart their advice to never give up.

LEARN MORE

To learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at https://www.bouldercitychamber.com.

KEYWORDS

Riley Knudsen, Boulder City, I Voted Sticker Contest, Empowered Leaders Micro School, Animation, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast

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