Polar adventurer Douglas Stoup visits Sussex Academy
Douglas Stoup, the world’s leading polar guide, visited with Sussex Academy students. Stoup has skied to both North and South Poles and has led international scientific expeditions to both poles. An educator dedicated to sharing the profound beauty and fragility of the planet, Stoup continues to push the limits of human endurance while raising funds for charities, collecting scientific data for climate change scientists and leading disabled adventurers to the polar environments.
Stoup’s Sussex Academy visit started with a school-wide assembly where he shared stories of his numerous expeditions and discussed the importance of challenging oneself. Following the assembly, he visited with the sixth grade students who used the International Baccalaureate profile to ask him questions about his work. Following the session, the students reflected on what they learned from Stoup and how they can apply this information to become successful students.
"I loved hearing about Mr. Stoup's adventures and how what he did can help me be successful at Sussex Academy, " said sixth grade student Payton Folliard.
Sussex Academy is a public charter, tuition-free school in Georgetown. Serving sixth through 12th grades, Sussex Academy is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. For more information contact Gina Derrickson at 302-856-3636 or gina.derrickson@saas.k12.de.us.
