Milwaukee artist and teacher reaches millions with viral educational videos about world's lakes
By:
Rose Schmidt
Posted: Nov 14, 2021 8:43 AM CDT

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- While classroom learning increases engagement by adding a human element, social media has the power to connect with people worldwide.
With more than a million followers, artist and educator Geo Rutherford became an internet sensation after she started sharing her appreciation for the Great Lakes.
On CBS 58 Sunday Morning, Rose Schmidt met Rutherford, a "lady of the lake" who's much more than a viral video guru.
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