I recently sat down with Matthew Barnsley, director and founder of Polaris Outdoor – an outdoor education and adventure company that offers life-changing personal development learning experiences for students from around the world.
Mathew has had a fascinating journey. From exploration geologist, specialising in remote, desert, high altitude mountain, jungle and arctic environments, teacher and senior leader at a school based in the UK, to outdoor education specialist with experience working with Sir David Attenborough, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, The Walt Disney Company, and the Bear Grylls production team.
In the first of a 2 part interview series, we cover topics including why Matthew is so passionate about the power of outdoor learning and outdoor education, including why he founded Polaris Outdoor as well as the life changing impact he has witnessed first hand that outdoor learning can offer…
Sit back and enjoy the first part of this fascinating conversation with with a true pioneer in outdoor education
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