Allyson Felix and more U.S. Olympians and Paralympians connect with children through “Heart of a Champion,” a learning series launched by NBC Olympics, Classroom Champions and ClassDojo.
The free episodes are available here on ClassDojo.com and will be distributed free to all classrooms on ClassDojo.
In each episode, an athlete shares an experience with one social or emotional trait:
- Felix – Courage
- Christian Taylor (Track and Field) – Goal Setting
- Chuck Aoki (Wheelchair Rugby) – Perseverance
- Emily Regan (Rowing) – Teamwork
- Lex Gillette (Track and Field) – Feedback
- Sophia Herzog (Swimming) – Diversity
- David Boudia (Diving) – Focus
- April Ross (Beach Volleyball) – Community
“When the Tokyo Games were postponed, it tested these lessons once more.