This summer, I am honored to participate in a Fund for Teachers fellowship in Greece, where I will explore history, culture, and educational connections that will enrich my classroom and inspire my students. I will be departing on June 19, and you can follow my journey here, as well as on The Traveling Teacher on Facebook and Instagram.

Fund for Teachers is a national nonprofit organization that invests in educators by providing grants for self-designed professional learning experiences around the world. Their mission is to support teachers as lifelong learners so they can bring fresh ideas, global perspectives, and meaningful experiences back to their students and schools.

More info on Fund For Teachers here

I had the honor of participating in the University of Pittsburgh European Studies Center Language Immersion Fellowship, which gave me the opportunity to travel to Italy and fully immerse myself in the language and culture. Through this fellowship, I traveled throughout Tuscany and enrolled in Italian language classes, gaining experiences that deepened both my personal and professional growth. My time there—as it is every time I return to Italy—not only changed the way I experience life, but has added incomparable value to it.

Although this fellowship is not currently being offered due to government funding reductions, we hope a future administration will reconsider supporting this wonderful opportunity for educators. In the meantime, I encourage you to visit the University of Pittsburgh European Studies Center website to explore other programs and opportunities available to educators.

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During my first Fund for Teachers fellowship I explored the connection between cultural heritage, environmental conservation, and education. My experience in dual language, inspired me to examine how Iceland integrates sustainability and cultural preservation into everyday life. While in Iceland I also studied environmental issues and sustainable development through visits to museums, geothermal sites, and cultural landmarks.

Fund for Teachers is a national nonprofit organization that invests in educators by providing grants for self-designed professional learning experiences around the world. Their mission is to support teachers as lifelong learners so they can bring fresh ideas, global perspectives, and meaningful experiences back to their students and schools.

More info on Fund For Teachers here