Rick Blackmore is a student and protégé of Steve Somers (founder of Amazing Teacher). Rick adds his own unique style to the the Holiday Reading Program:  Arctic Express.

Rick has a wealth of experience working with children.  As a teacher and a parent of four children (ages 5-17), Rick has the skills to understand, guide and entertain kids of all ages.

This Winter (2008) Conductor Rick will explore the magic of winter, trains, holidays, and snow in the ever popular reading program called: Arctic Express!  This show is so amazing it SOLD OUT in December 2007.

So, this holiday season treat your kids to a program that is trainloads of fun. Join Conductor Rick as he takes your kids on a magical train ride around the world to learn about winter festivals.

This program takes an entertaining look at a variety of winter festivals and holidays from around the world.

Sensitive to the diversity within our culture, Rick combines a unique blend of “education and entertainment” to creatively teach your young readers about holidays like: Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and of course, Christmas.

Look for AVAILABLE dates on our calendar to schedule Conductor Rick at your school or library.