Educators who are passionate about student travel combine the thrill of exploration with enriching learning experiences. These teachers go beyond the traditional classroom walls, harnessing the power of travel to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding and ignite a lifelong passion for learning in their students. They navigate the many challenges of organizing trips while inspiring curiosity and respect for the diverse world we live in.

Voting is now closed! Thank you for your help choosing the Traveling Teacher of the Year 2026. View the finalists below and keep an eye out for the result in September 2026!

Teach & Travel’s Traveling Teacher of the Year will be featured in the September issue of the magazine.