Exploring the Wilderness through Global Education: Dr. Jessica Culver’s Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship

Dr. Jessica Culver, a doctoral student in the College of Education and Health Professions Adult and Lifelong Learning program, has been awarded the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. This prestigious initiative is a partnership between National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions, with a cohort of 35 members selected to embark on expeditions to different parts of the world.

Culver expressed her excitement at being chosen for this fellowship, stating that she is grateful for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global education. Her expedition will take place from June 2nd to July 18th, starting with a trip aboard the National Geographic Quest to Sitka, Alaska. From there, she will continue on the “Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness” Lindblad expedition.

As a seasoned educator with over 21 years of experience in Arkansas public schools, Culver currently teaches high school civics/economics and concurrent college credit history courses in the Ozark School District. She is passionate about education in her home state and committed to continuing her professional growth through experiences like the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship.

The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship provides educators with an unparalleled opportunity to learn firsthand about our planet’s diverse ecosystems and cultures while gaining valuable skills for their classrooms. Through this program, fellows are inspired to become “planetary stewards,” educating future generations about the importance of preserving our planet’s natural resources and biodiversity.