Fund For Teachers
Fund for Teachers has awarded $35 million in grants to nearly 9,200 of America's top educators. FFT Fellows have traveled to 170 different countries on all seven continents. Fund for Teachers honors the professionalism of dedicated teachers and values their judgment as to what best impacts their practice​.

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Literature/Writing 9-12th Grade Research classical history and literature in Greece and Cyprus to enhance students’ study of Greek Mythology and writing. KATY, TX Athens Capital city of Greece Greece Europe Marilyn Cleland SEVEN LAKES H S 2007 Greater Houston Area Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Participate in Spanish language immersion at Centro Linguistico Conversa in Santa Ana, Costa Rica followed by biomes research in the rainforest. DENVER, CO Santa Ana Costa Rica Costa Rica North America Elizabeth Kenny FRED N THOMAS CAREER EDUCATION CENTER 2007 Colorado Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Study Spanish language and Latin American culture while filming a documentary in Ecuador. New York, NY Quito Pichincha Ecuador South America Nathan Blom High school for International Business and Finance 2007 New York City Program
Other Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in a cultural exploration of Italy to gain a deeper understanding of Italian traditions of food,education and community. DENVER, CO Piraino Messina Sicily Italy Europe Regina Alcorn STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2007 Colorado Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade At the Accord School of Languages in Paris, study in a program designed for teachers of French, explore issues of race in another country, and take a bike tour of historic medieval towns once sites of Roman and Celtic encampments Brighton, MA Paris Paris- Burgundy France Europe Kelly-Ann Cooney Boston Community Leadership Academy 2007 Boston Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Study Spanish at an intensive language immersion program in Barcelona, Spain for four weeks in order to better serve Spanish-speaking ESL students. New York, NY Barcelona NA Spain Europe Tammy Wolinsky Urban Assembly School of Design & Construction 2007 New York City Program
History/Social Studies 6th - 8th Grade Travel to Mexico to create a video documentary on the Mexican-American War and study Mexican culture, history and language. HOUSTON, TX Mexico City Federal District Mexico North America Adam Frank ALBRIGHT MIDDLE 2007 Greater Houston Area Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Travel to Quebec to participate in its annual New France Festival to deepen knowledge of French culture and language in the New World, visiting surrounding historic areas. Los Angeles, CA Quebec City Quebec Canada North America Bonnie Kahn Venice High School 2007 Los Angeles Program
Advanced Education/Leadership 6th - 8th Grade,9-12th Grade Participate in an in-depth study tour of technology and art at the Smithsonian Institution and other points of interest in Washington, D.C. Fletcher, OK Jason Adams Fletcher Public Schools 2007 Oklahoma Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Travel to Arizona and New Mexico for a Native American immersion experience and culture classes. Cass Lake, MN Sedona Arizona United States North America Luey Kane Cass Lake - Bena Area Learning Center 2007 EL Education Program
Literature/Writing 6th - 8th Grade Journey throughout Mexico to explore language, art and traditional customs and the impact on literature. Compton, CA Oscar Rodriguez Whaley Middle School 2007 Los Angeles Program
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in an Asian brush painting workshop to help students at the five schools gain insights into Eastern artistic traditions. San Francisco, CA Santa Fe New Mexico United States North America Jacqueline Ruben Multiple locations (Cleveland, W. Cobb, S. King, El Dorado, Sheridan) 2007 San Francisco Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade,6th - 8th Grade Explore literacy in several Chilean cities and school libraries, researching the connections between Pablo Neruda and Easter Island. Phoenix, AZ Santiago Santiago Metropolitan Region Chile South America Elizabeth Magee Valley View School 2007 EL Education Program
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Study contemporary Mayan culture and ancient archeology in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to cultivate understanding and respect for Mayan communities in the school. San Francsico, CA Merida Yucatan Mexico North America Judith Viertel Marshall Elementary School 2007 San Francisco Program
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Travel to Kenya to study problems facing African nations and teach English. Brooklyn, NY Nairobi Nairobi Kenya Africa Geoffrey cobb Brooklyn School for Music and Theatre 2007 New York City Program
Other Pre-K - 5th Grade Create Training Young Girls for Empowerment, Rediscovery, and Self-worth — a developmental and mentoring program, based on South Africa’s model. Bellaire, TX Johannesburg Cape Town South Africa Africa Candace Garvin The Post Oak School 2007 Greater Houston Area Program
Science 9-12th Grade Explore the similarities between eastern and western health views by studying Chinese culture, which places great emphasis on mental, physical and psychological well-being. Bronx, NY Beijing China China Asia David Meek Marble Hill School for International Studies 2007 New York City Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Explore West African storytelling by visiting Ghana and recording traditional storytellers. Chicago, IL Accra Greater Accra Ghana Africa Kathryn Rosensteele Sherman School of Excellence ES 2007 Chicago Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Participate in an intensive language and culture course through Goethe Institute in Berlin, Germany. ARVADA, CO Berlin Berlin Germany Europe Anamaria May-Gamboa ARVADA HIGH SCHOOL 2007 Colorado Program
Math 6th - 8th Grade Attend an educational institution in Singapore to observe and learn methods of drawing diagrams to solve algebraic and other mathematical word problems. Atlanta , GA Singapore Singapore Singapore Asia Sandra Canterbury Young Middle School 2007 Atlanta Program
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel by trailer to explore over 10 national parks and visit the National Marine Sanctuary and Aquarium of the Bay. Edmond, OK San Francisco California United States North America Kelli Kidd Prairie Vale Elementary School 2007 Oklahoma Program
Other 6th - 8th Grade Travel to Finland to interview teachers and students,as well as collect artifacts for activities that develop global awareness among students. The goal is to stimulate students’ interest in an education. HUMBLE, TX Helsinki Finland Finland Europe Patsy Lewis HUMBLE MIDDLE 2007 Greater Houston Area Program
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Washington, D.C. and surrounding states to experience our national monuments and treasures, thereby enhancing teaching skills and bringing to life the nation’s history to dual language students. KATY, TX Baltimore Maryland United States North America Barbara Sanchez MEMORIAL PARKWAY EL 2007 Greater Houston Area Program
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Participate with an historical and cultural study tour of prehistoric, ancient, medieval and modern sites in England, Wales and Scotland. Tahlequah, OK London, Bath, Conwy, Glasgow England, Wales, and Scotland United Kingdom Europe Harold McMillen Tahlequah High School 2007 Oklahoma Program
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade Attend the West End Theatre Teachers’ Workshop, visit a children’s theatre and explore museums and other sights in London. Stillwater, OK London Great Britain England Europe Denise Ferrell Skyline Elementary 2007 Oklahoma Program
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