Category Archives: Educational Travel Advisors

Ready for tour? New Group Leader Orientation will get you there!

Kristina K. is a middle school history teacher from Louisiana. Having been a tour chaperone, she’ll be leading her first Smithsonian Student Travel tour in April. She kindly shared her thoughts on New Group Leader Orientation. How was orientation? In one … Keep reading …

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Educational Travel Advisor spotlight: Jason B.

After eight years as a history teacher, Smithsonian Student Travel Group Leader Jason B. left his classroom to serve full time as his school’s athletic director. Athletics have always been a huge part of Jason’s life. He says he loves … Keep reading …

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Educational Travel Advisor spotlight: Derek C.

Derek C. has been a teacher for 17 years and has traveled with his students for over 10 years! Derek spent a year teaching in his native Ireland, and by chance re-joined the profession when he moved to America. He … Keep reading …

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Educational Travel Advisor Spotlight: Margie N.

After starting her career as a certified recreation therapist, Margie N. of North Carolina found her true calling in life as a high school Spanish teacher. In her past 22 years as a teacher, Margie has been extremely involved in … Keep reading …

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Educational Travel Advisor Spotlight: Judy H.

Many people may say they are avid travelers. With 30 countries and 49 states on her “I’ve been there” list, Judy H. can truly call herself an avid traveler. She says that she uses her travels to bring the world … Keep reading …

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Inauguration tour memories and tips

When asked why she travels, Jeanne B.’s answer is simple: “It’s the kids. They motivate me.” She says that she doesn’t have a favorite single memory from her travels, but it’s “just watching the kids, seeing them experience new things … Keep reading …

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Educational Travel Advisor Spotlight: Nate M.

Learn about history teacher, coach, Smithsonian Student Travel Group Leader and Educational Travel Advisor Nate M. from Kansas. (And let’s not forget, he’s also the 2010 National History Teacher of the Year!) Nate M. definitely makes history come alive for … Keep reading …

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