Published online: Jan 08, 2021 Articles, Education And Arts Emily FitzPatrick
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In 2019, 45 teachers were invited to take part in National Geographic’s Lindblad Expeditions through the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. Sharee Barton, a teacher in the Madison School District, was one of the lucky few chosen to take part.
The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship is a competitive program that teams up with Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic to give educators life-changing experiences to bring back to their classrooms. Lindblad Expedition features destinations including Iceland, Alaska, Galapagos and much more.
Why Antarctica?
Barton wanted to visit one of the few spots on earth without a human footprint. As an outdoor enthusiast, it was her dream to see what nature looked like in its element undisturbed. There are no permanent human dwellings in Antarctica. Scientists are able to ge