Teachers & administrators arrived in Washington, D.C. for the Fulbright Teacher Exchanges Global Education Symposium! Hailing from 29 states, the District of Columbia, & @DoDEA, over 60 educators are expanding their knowledge of global classrooms & leadership. #ExchangeOurWorld

At the Fulbright global symposium in Washington DC- last day. So many wonderful connections and friends - unforgettable memories! #Fulbright #Fulbrightteach

Students learning about the UN sustainable development goals and envisioning the world they want in 2030. #FulbrightTeach

Thanks to Ms. Betten from Luther Jackson MS for coming to talk to our Fairhill 6th Grade students about summer reading and all the cool stuff to look forward to at the LJMS library! #webelongatFairhill

🤫 Don’t tell anyone, but next week at LJMS is gonna be 🔥. #weroarasone #ESTEEMFest

So proud!

What a wonderful welcome at Bogota, Colombia! So happy to be part of this experience, thankful to IREX and all my Fulbright colleagues 🙏

Got to visit two public schools in Bogota today. The students, teachers and admin were so welcoming!

Yesterday we visited the sanctuary of Monserrate in Bogota. Incredible experience! It is located 3,172 meters above sea level.

Our host teacher, took us to her farmhouse in Guasca. Unbelievable scenic views!

My host teacher was happy to receive some of the gifts from our school, Luther Jackson Middle School- School tee shirts, pin cushions made by students, school yearbook etc

Today we visited our host teacher’s school - Jose Joaquin Castro Martinez IED ( public school). Students in higher grades help resolve conflicts amongst other students. We got to observe some of those sessions and saw a couple of classes where English was being taught.

What a day! I feel like every day is packed with so much to learn and understand about the Colombian culture and their schools. The day began at our host teacher’s school. Teachers had a PD day and we got to present before them.

Today afternoon we visited the Museo Nacional de Colombia that houses collections on its history, art and culture. It used to be a prison.

We had an interesting day! Got to answer some tough questions posed by 8th graders at our host school. Then, we observed an inclusive class and the Special Education teacher gave us some lessons in learning Braille. We visited two more museums.

Our host teacher had us teach some students at her school today. I did an activity with some middle school students called, “My multicultural self”. They were so engaged. We also got to watch some amazing presentations by high school students.

Yesterday was our last official day at Colegio de Jose Joaquin Castro Martinez. We were so touched by the warmth of the faculty and especially our host teacher, Silvia. We got to also see the school celebrating Colombian Independence Day.

Beaming with pride! Natasha was awarded the 2023 ITA Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award last night at a special ceremony in New York.

Collaborating, connecting, learning and thoroughly enjoying my first session of the Global Classroom Project Cohort today!

Session 2 of Global Classroom Project - enlightening discussions and really excited for the opportunity to partner with a school overseas😊