Chambless is not only a talented trumpet performer but also the director of bands at Simmons Middle School in Hoover, Alabama. His wife, Victoria Chambless, is an outstanding flute player and director of bands at Rudd Middle School in Pinson, Alabama. His identical...
Not all tour operators are experts at student travel—that’s where the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) comes in. While you may know that Teach & Travel is the official publication of SYTA, you might not know exactly what it means to be a part of SYTA...
Student travel is a lot of fun … but it’s not all fun and games. Travel is an opportunity for students to explore the world outside their own neighborhood, city, state or even country. Travel breaks down barriers to a student’s personal, educational and social...
Tucked in a bay leading right to the ocean, Newport News is a city in Virginia full of outdoor and indoor adventures. This oceanside destination has dozens of parks, multiple museums, a historic village and much more. The moderate climate makes it perfect to explore...
“They’re just a pair of white Converse,” my mother tells me. Behind her, I sulkily gaze out of the dusty car window, endeavoring to translate the Arabic billboards in an attempt to distract myself from the recent ill-fated event. She turns around in her seat to gaze...
