Inspiring Educators Through Global Learning Adventures
Helping teachers grow, explore, and bring fresh ideas back to their classrooms.
Amber
Owner/Travel Coordinator
Amber is an engineer specializing in the design and construction of innovative school buildings. With over 20 years in the educational construction industry, she brings deep expertise in creating human-centered learning environments that support both academic growth and social-emotional development. Her work focuses on how thoughtful design can enhance student experiences and accelerate learning.
Beyond her engineering career, Amber has a passion for travel, photography, and cultural exploration. She has designed and hosted travel experiences all over the world, always seeking out authentic experiences that connect her and her guests with local communities. She loves meeting new people, discovering new foods, engaging with local traditions, and capturing the perfect photo along the way.
Known for her attention to detail and passion for travel, Amber brings heart and creativity to every travel experience she designs. On our tours, she frequently joins participants to share her expertise and guide them to unique cultural experiences that make each journey personal, memorable, and inspiring.
Rob
Lead Learner
Rob brings a rare blend of systems thinking, classroom experience, leadership, and global research to his role as the lead learner. Over the past 20 years, he has served as a teacher, administrator, and professional learning leader, earning recognition as a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year along with several other professional awards. With a doctorate in curriculum and instruction, Rob went on to work as a researcher with the University of Auckland, studying instructional practices in 38 New Zealand schools alongside world-renowned brain-learning experts and collaborating with educators to put those findings into action. His journey has taken him from engineering to education to exploring schools around the world, always with curiosity, energy, and a sense of adventure.
What drives Rob most is connecting with educators across the globe, seeing firsthand how different cultures approach teaching and learning, and bringing those insights back home. He continues to teach in the classroom today, weaving research-based practices into his own work and sharing what he learns with others while continuing his educational research through annual explorations of schools around the world. His goal is simple: to inspire educators to step outside their daily bubble, discover new perspectives, and return with ideas that make a lasting difference for students.
Join Rob on this journey to learn alongside him, gain inspiration, and bring fresh ideas back to your classroom and school.