Season 5 of Change the Narrative is a series of conversations with Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. These teachers from across North America went on expedition to places like Antarctica, Galapagos, the Arctic and others, to learn about the natural world and bring back inspirational learning experiences for their schools and colleagues. Find out how the experience changed them forever, and their tips and resources for bringing inquiry, wonder, and purpose back to the classroom.

Donnie Piercey is a 5th grade teacher in Lexington Kentucky where he has taught since 2007. He is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and a  Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow.

Donnie specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement, and his recent work in AI earned him multiple appearances on Good Morning America, the Associated Press, and PBS. His upcoming book, "50 Strategies for Using AI in the Classroom," is written for educators looking for practical classroom approaches to using AI to revolutionize their teaching methods and enrich their students' learning experiences.

He is a Google Certified Innovator and trainer, speaks and keynotes at schools around the US and abroad, and leads professional development experiences. Donnie is also the  producer of a podcast called Teachers Passing Notes.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DND7tbZLGJ8k95olHKo5a8IPoo_RSS3MgNKlv5Nxqjo/edit#slide=id.gfd565ea40b_0_4

https://resources.mrpiercey.com/google-earth

https://resources.mrpiercey.com/geo-tools/going-cross-curricular

Learn more about the ⁠Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship⁠.

See Michael's book about authentic learning, ⁠Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity⁠.

Contact show producer and Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Michael Hernandez: [email protected]

Find out more about Producer and Host, Michael Hernandez ⁠on Linked In⁠ and on Instagram: ⁠@Changing.The.Narrative⁠