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.

Thanks to your nominations, the Top 15 finalists for Teach & Travel’s Traveling Teacher of the Year have been selected. Meet the finalists below, learn why they’re passionate about student travel and how they tie travel experiences back to the classroom. Vote for the teacher you’d like to see recognized as the Traveling Teacher of the Year!

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

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