Site Visit: National Geographic Learning
On Friday, April 1st, we visited the headquarters of National Geographic Learning (NGL) in South Boston—where current Fellow Fozilet Simoni (Albania) has just begun a Professional Affiliation (PA).
NGL is a rising star in the world of educational publishing, especially in the area of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This makes it a highly appealing organization for Fellows who specialize in education to undertake their PAs, and NGL has kindly hosted BU Fellows since 2013. In 2014, NGL further joined the U.S. Department of State in sponsoring Ricardo Mendieta (2013–2014) to run a photo essay camp in Nicaragua.
This site visit represented the first opportunity for a cohort of Humphrey Fellows to meet with NGL executives. It was exciting for everyone, particularly as the missions of NGL and HHHP are so similar. NGL’s motto is “bringing the world to the classroom and the classroom to life”; Publisher Sherrise Roehr added that NGL also strives to “help people build a better world for themselves and their families.” HHHP Director Jack McCarthy underscored that our program is designed to promote open, mutual exchange between Fellows and Americans and to accelerate Fellows’ development as global leaders. It was a wonderfully engaging meeting for all. We are grateful to our friends at NGL and look forward to continuing the relationship.
