Braving 26-foot waves, Baker School teacher brings Antarctica to her classroom

Baker School teacher Yasameen Sharif in Antarctica. Photo courtesy of Sharif.

In February, Baker School sixth-grade science teacher Yasameen Sharif found herself a long way from the classroom. She was adrift on a ship in Antarctica, participating in oceanic research alongside teams of scientists. As she counted fish, spotted whales and floated on 26-foot waves, Sharif’s students followed along through her blog and frequent Zoom calls.… Continue reading Braving 26-foot waves, Baker School teacher brings Antarctica to her classroom