April 28, 2025
Photo by Mark Theissin, National Geographic
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio - Rocky River High School social studies teacher Sara Ziemnik has been selected as a Lindblad Expedition and National Geographic Society 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Follow. She is one of 35 educators from around the country who were selected.
The 2025 Fellows will embark on expeditions around the world on board National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ state-of-the-art expedition vessels. Through world-opening travel, the Fellows will enhance their geographic knowledge with immersive, field-based experiences that they will bring back to their classrooms, communities and professional networks.
"I’m honored to have been selected among this amazing and inspiring group of educators, Ziemnik said. "I can’t wait to share my experiences of this expedition with my students."
“We are proud to welcome our 17th cohort of Grosvenor Teacher Fellows,” said Amy Berquist, Vice President of Conservation, Education and Sustainability, Lindblad Expeditions. “These exceptional educators will have the remarkable opportunity to visit some of the most ecologically diverse and unique places on earth, utilizing this firsthand insight for an enriching educational experience and igniting passion for environmental stewardship in students for years to come."
To read more about Ziemnik's selection, please click here.