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other education fellows to the National Geographic Society
headquarters where they participated in a multi-day workshop.
The course included a National Geographic Sciencetelling
Bootcamp, where candidates learned from world-class
National Geographic staff and previous education fellows
about how to make the most of their fellowship. In June,
Monahan will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the
National Geographic Explorers conference in Washington,
D.C., to share their experiences. “As a fellow I am considered
an explorer,” she says. “Jane Goodall was an explorer and
that is why I went into science. Now I have the same flag and
designation as she does. It’s truly unbelievable.”
Even with her new-found celebrity status, Monahan is happily
grounded in her role as a science teacher at St. Edward’s.
The school proudly supports Monahan in her fellowship and
is allowing her the time to participate in all it has to offer.
“Dr. Kerryane Monahan is a consummate professional who
embodies our mission of being a life-long learner,” says Mike
Mersky, headmaster of St. Edward’s School. “Her work with
the National Geographic initiative, not only through her fellowship,
but moreover through her leadership for our faculty
and school, has been profound and has set us on a course to
greater heights for our students, for our professionals and
indeed for the whole school culture.”
“I am totally embracing this opportunity to expose more
people to science, but ultimately my job is to engage my
students to identify the most pressing environmental issues
and to empower them to know that they have the ability to
change the world through action,” Monahan says.
“I preach the power of one … one person … one idea …
one action … can change this one planet.”
KERRY FIRTH
Monahan proudly displays her National Geographic Society banner.
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