Stamford Teacher Earns National Award

STAMFORD, CT - Scofield Magnet Middle School technology teacher Louise McMinn has been selected as one of the 2016 Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows in recognition of her commitment to geographic education,.

According to the program, K-12 educators are encouraged to apply for the professional development opportunity that allows them to bring immersive geographic learning experiences back to their classrooms and communities. McMinn is one of 35 highly respected educators from the United States and Canada to receive the honor.

“We are so proud to have one of Stamford teachers chosen for this once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity,” Interim Superintendent James A. Connelly said in a statement. “It is a true testament to the quality and commitment of the educators in our district. We are excited for our students and staff to learn from her experience.”

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Later this year, McMinn will embark on a 10-day Lindblad voyage aboard National Geographic Endeavour to the Galapagos Islands for a one-of-a-kind field experience, accompanied by Lindblad-National Geographic expedition experts. The expedition will provide McMinn with new and exciting knowledge to bring back to Scofield Magnet Middle School and the community.

Before the voyage, she will travel to National Geographic Society’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in hands-on workshops covering photography and outreach, and will have the opportunity to meet Lindblad Expeditions’ naturalists and to network with previous years’ Fellows.

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