The Holbrook Explorer
Professional Development
Back From the Field: Exploring a Conservationist's Legacy in Kenya
Over the summer, a group of educators led by Al Stenstrup traveled to Kenya on a special professional development program to learn about the legacy of conservationist, activist, and Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai. Born in Kenya in 1940, Maathai was the first East African and Central African woman...
Webinar: Kenya Expedition 2020 | Exploring the Legacy of Wangari Maathai
Learn more about the upcoming professional development expedition to Kenya, "Exploring the Legacy of Wangari Maathai," during this webinar featuring guest speakers Wanjira Mathai, Jennifer Seydel, Al Stenstrup, and Andrea Holbrook. This travel program features opportunities to connect with Kenyan...
Leading Educators Speak Out on Travel & Professional Development for STEM
Q&A with Page Keeley, Joyce Tugel, and Dr. Tina Cartwright “Science education knows no artificial boundaries between countries and we come away realizing we have a lot more [commonalities than differences]…” --Page Keeley Global scientific learning for educators provides unparalleled...
Don't Leave Money on the Table: Tips for Funding Professional Development
Whether you teach university-level anthropology or seventh grade science, professional development is critical for staying up-to-date on the latest developments, research, and skills in your field, and for knowing how to incorporate this information into your classroom. However, finding the funds...
Visit Holbrook at the NABT Conference
Debbie Sturdivant Jordan and Lisa Palmese-Graubard will be representing Holbrook Travel at the National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Providence, Rhode Island on November 11-14. This event will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center and will...
Video: Living in Costa Rica - Teaching English at CECOS (SCLC)
The following videos were recently shared on YouTube by Giamo Jackson Carter, a young ESL teacher from Kansas City who volunteers at CECOS, better known as the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center. Read more in The Costa Rica Star.
Enter to Win a Spot on our Field-Based Learning Seminar in Costa Rica!
Between the hands-on learning experiences and the opportunity to sharpen your skills to plan, design and lead your students on international excursions, this program creates the perfect balance of education and adventure. You'll get to stay in the heart of the rainforest at the Selva Verde Lodge,...
What's a Field-based Learning Seminar? FBLS FAQs
Curious about our Field-based Learning Seminar but still have questions? Or maybe you're wondering what exactly a Field-based Learning Seminar is? We sat down with specialty travel consultant Lisa Palmese-Graubard to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about our summer FBLS program....