The Trip Leader

David Miller has experience in both big metropolitan markets like NYC, as well as smaller ones in rural Maryland. Both with the Avenues School of New York and the Gunston School, David has accumulated best practices in pre-departure meeting processes. Everything from how to organize content "digestible" to the families in your area, to setting the right cadence of meetings is talked about. We hope this session is of value to you and your school!If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Cape Henry’s Nexus Program is recognized as one of the leading global studies programs in the country. This groundbreaking program engages students in a comprehensive curriculum that fosters an awareness of the global community through academic studies, cultural and language immersion, real-world research, field study and service-learning projects that stretch them intellectually, emotionally, spiritually. Alison Bugg is at the epicenter of Nexus as its Operations Manager. Dive into this 30 minute session and learn best practices around areas of necessary forms, trip leader training, insurance/risk mitigation, etc. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

To many schools, finding ways to thoughtfully engage lower school students in international studies and travel remains an amoeba. Melissa Fox, Interim Assistant Head of Lower School & Dean of Studies of Cannon School in Concord, NC is doing the leg work to find this formula, and perfect it. Join us as we talk about the similarities and differences between strategies taken with middle/upper school groups, along with actionable steps to get your little ones more engaged and globally ready!If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Kevin Murungi is uniquely suited to direct Global Journeys at Avenues: The World School. His (and his family's) comprehensive background in human rights policy and advocacy have given him the context to know "what to look for" in developing global journeys. Starting in the classroom, empathy and perspective percolate through the minds of those at Avenues as they prepare for traveling abroad. We chatted on several important topics, including:Consumerism and its impact on what we cannot see (i.e. Congo example)Introducing cultural concepts in the classroom pre-travel is as important as travel itselfGiving students the tools and power to tell stories and inspire the next groupBringing in relevant speakers to give additional context on global issuesDon't dictate; engage students and faculty to bring up issues to build uponIf you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Join OHF as we sit down with the Associate Head of Curriculum and Global Studies, Femke Cote, and why travel is important for her school and schools everywhere. Femke benefits from having the unique perspective of school administration while also being tasked to carry out Global Studies. This engaging session covered topics like the ones below:The difference between thoughtful travel and "crossing borders"Balancing the independent culture of your school and preventing close mindedness For students, The only expectation is that "we are going to be changed"Transitioning from teacher focused to student focused travel Global studies isn't another thing we do, it IS what we doIf you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Staying on top of trends in travel program development is difficult. But, as the Executive Director of the Global Education Benchmark Group says in this episode, "You're not alone". Join us for an amazing insight on what Clare Sisisky is seeing across her the 250+ member schools of the GEBG. Some of the topics we discussed in this half hour were:Every School is in a Different Stage in Their JourneyCurricular Driven Experiences & Students Outcomes are on the ForefrontSometimes, Travel isn't Necessary to Start (Equity & Inclusion)Taking the Focus Away from Teacher Driven to Student DrivenTap into Your Community of Peers!April 16th - 18th, 2020 (Next GEBG Conference in San Diego)If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Lyn Cagle, a veteran French Teach at The O'Neal School in Southern Pines, NC, sits down with Our Human Family and talks about her experience of grooming students from an early age in the classroom, developing trust, and preparing them for an impactful exchange experience abroad in middle school. Some of the topics we discussed in this half hour were:It Starts with Building Trust in the Classroom Always be Promoting Exchange Experiences with ParentsLet Students Know You Trust Them, But Let Parents Know There is an Invisible Safety NetYour Exchange is NOT a "Trip", it's a Collaborative "Experience"Be Prepared for the B and C Students to Surprise YouYour Exchange School is an Extension of Your School; Teachers are Colleagues, Students are ClassmatesIf you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Kelly Willis, the Global Studies Director at Charlotte Latin School, sits down with Our Human Family and talks about her experience as she transitions into her new role. Some of the topics we discussed in this half hour were:Learn From Those Before YouGet Involved with Community Peers EarlyFirst Year: Keeping Your Head Above WaterBuild With Values In MindFind the Ying to Your Yang in Administration HelpTap Into Faculty Passions: Having a Good Trip Proposal ProcessPolicies: Cell Phones, Grit, and "Leads With Honor"If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

What are the questions I need to ask when creating itineraries with providers? Where should I be traveling to with students? Joining us today will be Dr. Sylvia Simard-Newman who is the Upper School Coordinator of Global Studies at Cannon School, in Concord, North Carolina. Her 20+ years of experience teaching French and taking students on trips globally, along with her experiences working alongside multiple travel providers, make her a great candidate to share the "how to's" of getting started with the process. Our Discussion Involved the Areas Below:Ensure that the experience aligns with the values of your school and groupUnderstand that cost will range as customization doesAlways keep safety first, and understand parental expectations prior to travelingHave your forms in place and organized in case you need themPrivate or Joint Tour? If you don't ask, you may get the otherBe clear about minimum requirements (location of accommodation, # of students per room, authenticity of meals, etc.)If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)

Getting the registrations you need to run a global experience can be difficult, especially, when your students don't have buy in on the idea. Joining us today will be David Lynn, the Director of International Studies at Charlotte Country Day School. He'll talk to us about how he and his teachers engage students early and often throughout the trip planning process, and how it's affecting his International Studies program. Our Discussion Involved the Areas Below:Creating an International Studies Board for Student LeadershipDesigning an Environment for Students That Allows for "Big Thinking"Push Back When Necessary, and Challenge StudentsSafety, Purpose, and Cost: Major Boxes to CheckIf Done Correctly, the End Product is Produced Based on Student Interest and Feedback (Create "Buy In")Students are Better at Recruiting Their Peers That You ArePost Experience: Gather Feedback, Rinse and RepeatIf you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to the trip leader podcast series for monthly updates (available on apple and google podcasts). If you have questions around running global experiences, please reach out to info@ourhumanfamily.com!Support the show (http://www.ourhumanfamily.com/experiences)