by Erik Werner | Jun 4, 2019 | Educators, Employees, Global Education Squad, Global Health Squad, Global STEM Squad
When you look at all of the pictures from your time volunteering with Squads Abroad, how do you begin to share your experience on social media? If you want to post but you’re struggling to write a good caption, we’re here to help guide you. Draft your pictures on...
by Erik Werner | Apr 19, 2019 | Educators, Global Education Squad
From April 4-7, 2019, thirteen educators from across the country experience another amazing Ambassador journey to Honduras building eco-stoves and conducting healthcare clinics in rural communities and schools throughout El Paraiso valley located 1 hour northeast of...
by Erik Werner | Feb 20, 2019 | Educators, Global Education Squad
From February 6-9, fifteen educators from across the country convened in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica for two full days of volunteering, touring, and cultural activities. The Ambassador Trip for Educators mirrored the same experience their students will...
by Erik Werner | Dec 4, 2018 | Educators
I traveled to Costa Rica when I was 16 years old with my school. It was one of my first experiences traveling internationally, and since then I have traveled to, and lived in, twenty-three countries. Exposure to other countries has enriched my life and professional...
by Erik Werner | Nov 29, 2018 | Educators, Global Education Squad, Global Health Squad
You’ve finalized the itinerary with your Squads Abroad Program Coordinator, booked flights, and you have a shiny new pair of hiking shoes. While important, these things just scratch the surface of what you need to know when traveling with your students. To help you...
by Erik Werner | Nov 21, 2018 | Educators, Global Education Squad
Turning Winds Academy traveled to Peru from November 4-13th as a Global Education Squad focused on improving Global Education outcomes in a local school. Our Squad donated book shelves with locking systems for each classroom so students had a secure place to store...
