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Eliza Pesuit on Access to Global Education for High School Students
Executive Director Eliza Pesuit recalls her early life growing up in a small town in Western Massachusetts, with parents from very different backgrounds. Her dad is from Serbia and her mom is from Russia. Her dad is Christian and her mom is Jewish. At a young age, Eliza learned to value differences and as she ... READ MORE
Recent Posts
Teacher Spotlight: Andrew Wetmore
Andrew Wetmore Chicago, Illinois Health/Physical Education & Leadership Course Teacher Pritzker College Prep Trips as a Global Glimpse Leader: 2017: Dominican Republic 2019: Panama 2021: Costa Rica What drove you to become an educator? It’s funny how life never works out according to plan! When I was in high school, I was... READ MORE
Teacher Spotlight: Emily Grijalva
Emily Grijalva Boyle Heights, California Community School Coordinator Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School Trips as a Global Glimpse Leader: First one in summer 2023! What drove you to become an educator? Coming to college and realizing that I didn’t know much about my history, the authors from my community, etc, there... READ MORE
Teacher Spotlight: Michelle Sale
Michelle Sale Manhattan, New York English and Global History Teacher Professional Performing Arts School Trips as a Global Glimpse Leader: 2015: Nicaragua 2018: Ecuador 2023: Costa Rica What drove you to become an educator? As a child I always loved school, loved learning, school supply shopping, asking and answering... READ MORE
Teacher Spotlight: Jean-Claude Gerlus
Jean-Claude Gerlus Springfield, Massachusetts French and Spanish Teacher Springfield Central High School Trips as a Global Glimpse Leader: 2017: Nicaragua 2019: Ecuador What drove you to become an educator? I usually call myself an “accidental educator”. I began my career as a manager at a nonprofit organization for about 15... READ MORE