The Traveling Teacher Podcast

The Traveling Teacher Podcast

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The Traveling Teacher Podcast episodes

  • Leading Through Learning with Jill Cross
    In this episode of The Traveling Teacher, host Frances Rivera sits down with Jill Cross to explore how professional development beyond the traditional workshop can transform educators, inspire new ideas, and create meaningful opportunities for students.
    Jill shares her journey from classroom teaching to professional learning leadership, including immersive experiences at Colonial Williamsburg and Mount Vernon and her participation in the Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP), which took her to Germany and helped her create international learning opportunities for students.
    Drawing on her experience with professional development selection committees, Jill offers practical advice for educators pursuing travel-based learning and other growth opportunities. Her message is simple: just apply. Focus on how the experience will benefit your students, stay curious, step outside your comfort zone, and bring what you learn back to your classroom and community.
    Whether you're seeking your next professional learning opportunity or simply need a reminder of the value of lifelong learning, this conversation will inspire you to think beyond traditional professional development and take the next step.
    47 min
  • Exploring Scotland Through a Librarian’s Lens | Education Travel Podcast
    What happens when a librarian takes learning beyond the library walls? In this episode, librarian Glory Perez shares her experiences traveling through Scotland, exploring its rich history, culture, and literary heritage. Join us as we discuss how travel can inspire professional growth, lifelong learning, and a deeper understanding of the world
    14 min
  • Thinking About Applying to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute? Listen to This First.
    Are you a teacher considering applying to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute? Before you submit your application, listen to this episode!
    Join The Traveling Teacher as we go behind the scenes with Lindsey Honer, Manager of Educator Outreach & Engagement at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Joe Schmidt, Executive Director of K-12 Education at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and President of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS).
    In this conversation, we discuss:

    ✨ What makes the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute such a transformative professional development experience

    ✨ What educators should know before applying

    ✨ How immersive historical experiences can impact classroom instruction

    ✨ Opportunities available through Colonial Williamsburg for teachers and students

    ✨ The importance of connecting educators through history, civic learning, and social studies education
    Whether you teach history, social studies, English/language arts, elementary education, or simply believe in the power of experiential learning, this episode will help you decide if the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute is the right professional development opportunity for you. You're going to want to stay for this.
    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    🏛️ Colonial Williamsburg Educator Resources:
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/teach/
    📰 Subscribe to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Newsletter:
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/subscribe/
    🌎 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS):
https://www.socialstudies.org/
    ✈️ The Traveling Teacher Website:
https://www.thetravelingteacher.org/
    🎙️ The Traveling Teacher Podcast

    Teach. Travel. Learn. Repeat.
    Subscribe for more conversations about educational travel, professional development, cultural experiences, and opportunities that help teachers bring the world into their classrooms.
    41 min
  • Most Educators Think This Isn’t for Them (That’s the Problem)
    Most educators believe international travel and global learning opportunities are for someone else, people with more time, money, or connections. But what if that belief is what's holding us back?
    In this premiere episode of The Traveling Teacher Podcast, host Frances Rivera shares why travel can be a powerful form of professional learning and personal growth. Drawing from her experiences abroad, she challenges educators to rethink what's possible and start pursuing opportunities that expand their perspectives and strengthen their practice.
    If you've ever thought, "That could never be me," this episode is for you.
    Subscribe and join a community of educators discovering the world, one journey at a time.
    6 min
  • The Traveling Teacher Podcast Trailer
    The Traveling Teacher Podcast Trailer is a short introduction to the mission of the show, helping educators unlock travel opportunities through fellowships, grants, and real-world pathways. It sets the tone for upcoming episodes by sharing what’s possible when teachers step beyond the classroom and into global learning experiences, and why those opportunities are more accessible than most educators realize.
    1 min

About The Traveling Teacher Podcast

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Welcome to The Traveling Teacher Podcast, the show for educators who want more freedom, more adventure, and more possibilities. Each episode features inspiring stories from teachers who changed their lives through travel, teaching abroad, remote work, and bold new paths beyond the traditional classroom. You’ll also get practical tips on traveling on a teacher budget, avoiding burnout, and creating a life you’re excited to wake up to. If you’ve ever wondered what's possible beyond your classroom. You're in the right place, and you're going to want to stay for this.