Education

Giving educators and lifelong learners a platform to explore the world

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is proud to work with like-minded organizations to promote global awareness and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Ships in Galápagos, Alaska, Baja California, Antarctica and Iceland offer thoughtfully designed programming for families. The company also hosts pre-K-12 educators who apply and are selected for the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, a life-changing professional development program offered in collaboration with the National Geographic Society.

Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship: The professional learning opportunity of a lifetime

The National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet hosts 35+ pre-K--12 educators annually as part of the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, a professional development opportunity designed to increase geographic awareness in classrooms, schools, and communities. Since 2006, 434 educators from 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, six Canadian provinces, Puerto Rico and one U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity School abroad have been selected for this field-based opportunity.

The 2026 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship application is open September 13 - November 4, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Soleil Sabalja

Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Soleil Sabalja is a 9th and 12th grade special educator in New York City who focuses on climate justice and environmental science. She traveled to Antarctica where she encountered the region’s awe-inspiring wildlife and ever-changing landscapes. Watch as she shares some of the discoveries she made aboard her voyage and how she's bringing Antarctica's incredible beauty back to the classroom.

Tiffany Pace

2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Tiffany Pace, a STEAM elementary school teacher from Charleston, WV, traveled to the Galápagos on a life-changing expedition where she gained inspiration to create educational resources for her students. Watch as she shares more about her experience in the islands and why her encounter with the giant tortoises was such a significant part of the journey.

National Geographic Explorer Classroom

Is your child curious about the world? Ask your child’s teacher to consider incorporating National Geographic’s Explorer Classroom into the curriculum. Explorer Classroom offers live interactive virtual sessions that connect young people with National Geographic Explorers from around the globe. All events are free, open to the public, and include an instructional guide to help learners get the most out of the experience. You can also access and watch previously recorded Explorer Classroom events online.