 | It takes something special to become a People to People teacher leader. |  |
Every school year, top educators from around the United States apply to become People to People teacher leaders.
We choose a select number of these educators to lead our delegations based upon our close assessment of the following attributes:
- Years of classroom teaching experience
- Strong recommendations from their principals and/or superintendents
- Firm commitment to the ideals of our programs
- Energy and enthusiasm needed to bring fun and enjoyment to the journey
- Unwavering dedication to student safety and well-being
Each year, a small number of new leaders are brought on board to work alongside their more experienced colleagues. Many of our teacher leaders have led delegations for more than five years, and some have chaperoned and guided our students for as many as 20.
No matter how long their People to People tenure, all of our teacher leaders share a passion for our Student Ambassador Programs that will help make your child's journey as a Student Ambassador truly a life-changing experience.
| Oustanding Educators Expand Student Horizons | |
All of our delegation leaders say the same thing: accompanying students on People to People programs is far more than a summer jaunt. In fact, for many it’’s a way of life. Nearly 30 percent of our leaders have three or more years of experience in the role. Here is just one example of our many dedicated volunteers.
Myra Holt
Since joining the People to People team in 1988, Myra Holt has led delegations to over 22 countries and served in nearly every capacity on the program.
With People to People, Myra has taken part in Maori celebrations, swam with dolphins, and played cricket. It is this adventurous attitude that she hopes to instill in the delegates under her charge.
“My advice for incoming students would be to step out of their comfort zone and make a genuine effort to really know every person in their delegation. I have found that students who eat with different students and sit on the bus with a different student each day tend to have the best experiences.”
Myra recently retired after 25 years as an educator. Today, when she’s not working as People to People’s leading globetrotter, she serves her Newport News, Va., community through the Girl Scouts, Friends of the Library and Future Business Leaders of America. |
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