Club Meeting presenting Judy Ronning-Larson

Details

Judy will present:

"Feral Fisherman - How I took a summer to meet some fish." Her program will chronicle her trip to and from Michigan, the places fished, and her pursuit of the Western States Trout Challenge. Judy captured her adventure in an award-winning documentary film called "All in the Water". All in the Water raises the volume on the stories shared by people of color who are not only passionate about fly fishing, but passionate about opening up the outdoors and more specifically, the fly fishing world, to people of color so that everyone can find their way to the water to cast to a rising fish.

About Judy

Judy is a fascinating person and this short bio doesn't begin to capture what she is all about. A is a National Board Certified Teacher, writer, filmmaker, and coach.

Also known as "Teacher by the River" she develops educational ideas for new teachers, teachers wanting to freshen up their game, and educators who want to make sure their assessment and instructional practices are serving their students equitably.

Over the years she has taught a variety of subjects and coached a variety of sports. Through all of this, she works to continuously refine and improve her materials so that they continue to engage and spark learning with her students. She has never lost the love of play, so fun and laughter play a big role in her classrooms.

She lives in a gorgeous mountain community surrounded by nature and spends most of her spare time in rivers fishing for beautiful trout and hanging out with her fella and their dog, Genser.

Learn more at: https://www.teacherbytheriver.com/about

All In The Water (2023) - Documentary

"Set in Texas, Michigan, and Oregon, All in the Water raises the volume on the stories shared by people of color who are not only passionate about fly fishing, but passionate about opening up the outdoors and more specifically, the fly fishing world, to people of color so that everyone can find their way to the water to cast to a rising fish. The narratives find a common thread in seeking to move beyond just being able to walk into a river or stream to fish but to feel truly welcome and enjoy all that the water provides. These are stories of ardent optimism in the face of long-entrenched barriers that are just beginning to fall in outdoor spaces."

Director - Judy Larson (https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1157435-all-in-the-water)