Monday, February 10, 2025

SHS Graduate Publishes Book

 Jeff Kerby- SHS Class of 2003 Explores the World

February 10, 2025

-The Oracle Staff



(https://jtkerby.com/)

Jeffrey Kerby, a 2003 Sparta High School graduate has published a book highlighting his exploration, research, and adventures. Kerby is an ecologist and geographer who specializes and focuses on the polar regions and explores the implications of climate in those regions.

After he graduated from the University of Richmond in 2007- with a dual degree in biology and Russian studies, Kerby went on to serve as research manager in the Ethiopian Highlands. After many years of hard work, research , and travel, Kerby earned his PhD in Ecology through Pennsylvania State University. His thesis topic was Phenology in a changing Arctic: Linking trophic interactions across scales.

Currently, Kerby's latest adventure has led him to the Arctic. His current role is Senior Research Associate, Scott Polar Research Institute, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, UK.

Sparta High School Library/MRC was honored to accept a signed copy of Jeffrey Kerby's beautiful book, World from Above. 


Read more about the book:


https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-World-Above-Jeffrey/dp/1426223404



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