It is hard to believe that this summer I will be traveling to South America to visit Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Galapagos Islands!
In February, I discovered a grant for rural teachers that allows for global travel. I found the Rural Trust Global Fellowship after a lesson teaching my students about different land forms and using my previous Colorado and Texas pictures and videos to do so. The students were so excited about my experience and my hands on knowledge that I decided to see if travel grants for teachers even existed.
They do! And now I am a Rural Trust Fellow and will be exploring South America! I told the kids that I had applied and they were excited. I never dreamed that I would be chosen my first year of applying! Oh, and did I mention that when I found the grant it was due in 4 days! I created a budget, itinerary, and a plan for how I will use my knowledge that I gain to inspire my students and my community.
When I found out about the grant I instantly told my students and was rushed with hugged and the excited screams deafened my ears. They can't wait for me to go and bring back the experience to share with them. They also mentioned trying to hide in my suitcases.
Several of the students put together a suprise party complete with cupcakes, drinks, and ice pops to celebrate today. Thank you my AWESOME students! Thank you parents too!
