"Andrew visited our school to teach our 5th graders about the tools and methods of early mapmaking, and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! He brought a variety of hands-on props to make the learning engaging and concrete, including a laser pointer, a homemade mariner’s quadrant, an antique sextant, and compasses. Andrew thoughtfully connected his lesson on triangulation to our study of 15th- and 16th-century explorers, which helped students see the real-world application of what they’ve been learning in class. He also posed thoughtful, open-ended questions about what maps can tell us about the people who created them, encouraging students to think critically about perspective, purpose, and bias.
Andrew’s presence and humor immediately engaged our students, and his enthusiasm was contagious. He struck the perfect balance between expertise and accessibility, keeping students curious, focused, and eager to ask questions. This was a memorable, meaningful learning experience, and we would enthusiastically recommend Andrew to any school looking to bring history and geography to life. Thank you, Andrew!”
