The document profiles Paralympic skier Andrew Kurka, detailing his accomplishments over 10 years of competitive skiing. It notes that while he is a world champion and ranked #1 globally, he is still pursuing his dream of winning a Paralympic medal. Kurka discusses overcoming broken bones and injuries through perseverance. He believes everything that happens can be for a reason if he chooses to make a difference. Kurka's goal is to successfully complete his dream and impact others by showing what the human spirit is capable of overcoming trials through a change in perspective.

1. Andrew Kurka
How to Write Interview Questions

2. Andrew Kurka BlogAndrew's Blog
“Through the last 10 years from the time I was 15 and first got on snow. To now, I am 25, a world
champion and overall globe winner. Ranked #1 in the world but still pursuing that one thing that seems to
elude me, a Paralympic medal. There have been broken bones, and trials through the years. Breaking my
back in Sochi and breaking my femur in Aspen to name a few. But through it all I learned more about
myself. That I can make a difference. I can share my story and impact the lives of others. I came to the
conclusion that everything that was happening to me, could be for a reason, if I decided to make it that
way. That is what keeps me going as an athlete. Not the fact that I have always wanted to be the best. But
by successfully completing this dream, I might just be able to make a difference. Bring the power of the
human spirit to life and show others what they are truly capable of. That whatever trials are in their life,
they can get through it. It just might take a change of perspective.” Andrew Kurka

3. Let’s Interview Andrew Kurka
First, let’s look at two more short videos about what he has
been up to. It is less than 100 days until the Winter
Olympics!
What do we want to know?

4. More Videos

5. How To Write a Question
Before the Interview:
Review the notes you have taken from
the readings and the videos. What are
some things that are interesting about him?
What do you want to know more about?
In thinking about questions, what
are some details you want to know
more about from the information we
have gained so far?

6. Question Topics
Skiing
Olympic Hopes
and Goals
Other Interests
and Activities
Influences
Favorites
Times that
Challenge You.

7. Who are some of your heroes?
Who influenced you in your life and why?
Can you tell us about your training week?
How can we follow your next set of races?
What are some of your favorite foods?
What will you be doing this holiday season?
What has been your greatest challenge?
What do you want people to know about you?
Some Question Ideas
Personal
Influencers
The Sport
Favorites

8. Let Me Introduce You To Our Athlete
Write a Paragraph:
Review the notes you have taken from
the readings and the videos. What are
some things that are interesting about him?
Write an introduction paragraph that
Includes:
1. Three important facts/accomplishments
2. Two positive character traits
3. One thing that amazes you or lesson learned

9. An Introduction to Andrew Kurka
I would like to introduce you to our Classroom Champion Andrew Kurka. One of the
interesting things about him is ___________________________________.
One of the most remarkable facts about Andrew is __________________________.
Another unusual thing about Andrew is _____________________________________.
If I were to choose two character traits to define Andrew they would be ________________ and
__________________________ because ____________________ and _________________
because________. Although Andrew has faced many challenges, he
____________________________.
One of the lessons I have learned from Andrew is____________ which is important to me
because____________________.
What is clear that Andrew Kurka is an amazing person, and we are so lucky to have him as our
Classroom Champion.