Congratulations, Simone Harris! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Simone has been named Beginning Teacher of the Year at the District Level in Vance County Schools! 🌟 We also want to shout out all of our award winning teachers in Vance county, you all are making a huge difference! 💛 #educatetheworld #EducatorExcellence #FutureOfEducation

Meet Shobana Elangovan! 👋 Shobana is an Exceptional Children's teacher in Guilford County Schools. She is completing her final year on our program and was honored with a surprise farewell party by both her current and former Principals, staff, and the Exceptional Children Elementary Director. 💛 The love and appreciation shown to her is a reflection of the impact she’s made as an Exceptional Children’s teacher. We are proud to have been part of her journey and grateful for the passion and heart she brought to her students every single day. Thank you Shobana! 🤩 #educatetheworld

☀️ Last week we held the 8th and final Cultural Event with our current educators. The final event was with our friends in Pitt and Edgecombe county. Everyone had a great time seeing one another again, eating, and playing mini-golf! ⛳ Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the event, we're excited to continue the celebration next school year! 🎉 #educatetheworld

🏆 Global Teaching Partners is thrilled to announce that Norma Gasbarro is the 2025 Global Educator of the Year! 🏆 "I put everything in my back pocket when I came here, ready to learn." Norma is a passionate Global Educator from Argentina! 🇦🇷 She teaches at North Rowan Middle School in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Norma is in her third year on the Global Educator Program, and works hard everyday to spur cultural exchange both in her classroom and community. 🤩 Congratulations Norma, you truly exemplify what it means to be a Global Educator! 👏 #educatetheworld #TeacherOfTheYear #AwardWinningTeacher #InspiringEducator #TeachingExcellence #GlobalEducatoroftheYear

🏆 Ladies and Gentlemen; Global Teaching Partners is so excited to announce that Mayra Alexandra Cetares Cordoba has received First Runner-up for the Global Educator of the Year award! 🏆 Mayra is an exceptional Global Educator originally from Colombia! 🇨🇴 She is in her second year on our program, teaching at Southwest Elementary in Durham Public Schools. Although only in her second year, Mayra continues to work hard during her time on the Global Educator Program. 🤩 Congratulations Mayra, you truly exemplify what it means to be a Global Educator! 👏 #educatetheworld #TeacherOfTheYear #AwardWinningTeacher #InspiringEducator #TeachingExcellence

🏆 Ladies and Gentlemen; Global Teaching Partners is so excited to announce that Yanique Salmon has received Second Runner-up for the Global Educator of the Year award! 🏆 Yanique is an exceptional Global Educator originally from Jamaica! 🇯🇲 She is in her third year on our program, teaching at Northside High School in Onslow County Schools. Yanique has worked hard during her time on the Global Educator Program, and we were so proud to see her receive Math Teacher of the Year at her school this year, as well as World View Fellows Recognition in 2024 from the UNC World View Program! 🤩 Congratulations Yanique, you truly exemplify what it means to be a Global Educator! 👏 #educatetheworld #mathteacheroftheyear #TeacherOfTheYear #AwardWinningTeacher #InspiringEducator #TeachingExcellence

🌎 You may remember Alejandra Díaz, one of our passionate Global Educators who recently received the Teacher of the Year award at her school in Durham Public Schools. We asked her why teaching is important to her. 👇 Inspired by her mom’s dedication to teaching and her dad’s heart for helping others, Alejandra brings warmth, purpose, and cultural pride to her students every day. Teaching in the U.S. has been a dream come true, not just to grow as an educator, but to bring her culture to life in the classroom. From building bonds with kindergartners to championing dual language education, Alejandra is proud to create a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. "The sky's the limit" isn't just something she says, it's something she helps her students believe. Keep an eye on our Educator Spotlight page on our website for the full story! 🇭🇳 #educatetheworld #teachers #teacherappreciationweek #Honduras

This is Esneda Carolina! 👋 Esneda is an Elementary educator in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She recently earned her Masters in Administration from East Carolina University! Esneda was able to take advantage of Global's partnership with ECU to take discounted courses and reach this amazing milestone, way to go! 🎓 👏 #PirateAlum #ECU25 #Pirates #educatetheworld

Meet Mikilou Fernandez! 👋 Mikilou is a first year Global Educator from the Philippines! 🇵🇭 She was recently awarded 'Beginning Teacher of the Year' at the City of Medicine Academy in Durham Public Schools! Way to go Mikilou! 🏆 #educatetheworld #beginningteacheroftheyear #teacherappreciation

🌎 What an amazing time at the International Teachers Family and Community Cookout in Pitt County Schools! The event was filled with delicious food, exciting door prizes, and heartwarming recognitions of the April and May Teachers of the Month. Chevel Scott-Johnson brought the house down with a karaoke performance of Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds,' a true highlight of the day! 🎤 We were also honored to have Dr. Lassiter join us, sharing his excitement about the continued growth and impact of the international teacher community in Pitt County Schools. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special. 💙 ✨ #pittcountyproud #globaleducators #TeacherCelebration #educatetheworld

💗 Global Educators are Passionate! 💗 Day is the final day of teacher appreciation week! Our randomly selected Passionate educator is Lilibeth Niebles! 👋 Lilibeth is an elementary educator from Colombia 🇨🇴 in Hertford County Public Schools. Here is what she had to say about passion: "I’m a passionate ML lead teacher because I truly love watching my students grow, not just in their language skills, but in their confidence and sense of belonging. There's something incredibly special about seeing my students light up when they finally understand something they’ve been working so hard on, or when they find the courage to speak up in class for the first time. I’ve always believed that language opens doors, and helping open those doors for my students rather than just a job, it’s my joy. Every 'aha' moment is my most precious reward." We appreciate you Lilibeth! 😊 #teacherappreciationweek #educatetheworld #CelebrateTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #teachersofinspiration #TeachingChampions #PowerOfTeachers #passionate

🎨 Global Educators are Creative! 🎨 Day four of teacher appreciation week! Our randomly selected Creative educator is Jemilee Rose-Garvey! 👋 Jemilee is a 5th grade educator from Jamaica 🇯🇲 in ECPPS. Here is what she had to say about creativity: "During my time teaching in the United States, I displayed creativity by redesigning a lesson plan to better engage my students in learning vocabulary. Instead of the usual worksheet or textbook activities, I turned the lesson into a classroom “escape room.” I created puzzles and clues that required students to use new vocabulary words in context to unlock the next stage of the game. Students worked in teams, collaborated, and practiced their language skills in a fun and dynamic way. Not only did this approach help reinforce their understanding, but it also encouraged participation from even the more reserved students. It was rewarding to see how a creative twist on a routine lesson could transform the classroom atmosphere and deepen learning." We appreciate you Jemilee! 😊 #teacherappreciationweek #educatetheworld #CelebrateTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #teachersofinspiration #TeachingChampions #PowerOfTeachers #creative

🚀 Global Educators are Adventurous! 🚀 Today day three of teacher appreciation week! Our randomly selected Adventurous educator is Veronica Ford! 👋 Veronica is a Middle School educator from Jamaica 🇯🇲 in Hertford County Public Schools. Here is what she had to say about adventure: "An adventurous moment during my time in the United States came when I took the initiative to design an inclusive literacy program tailored for my students with special needs. Many of them had struggled with traditional reading methods, and I knew a new approach was needed. I created a multi-sensory learning experience that incorporated movement, music, tactile materials, and technology. We built ‘reading stations’ where students could engage with stories by acting them out, using audio books with visual cues, and even crafting their own books with adaptive tools. It was a bold shift from the usual structure, but I trusted my instincts and leaned into creativity. Watching my students grow in confidence and literacy skills through this approach was incredibly rewarding. It reminded me that being adventurous in special education means being willing to break molds, try new strategies, and believe in possibilities others might overlook." We appreciate you Veronica! 😊 #teacherappreciationweek #educatetheworld #CelebrateTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #teachersofinspiration #TeachingChampions #PowerOfTeachers #adventurous

😤 Global Educators are Determined! 😤 Today day two of teacher appreciation week! Our randomly selected Determined educator is Jessica Devia! 👋 Jessica is a 3rd grade educator from Colombia 🇨🇴 in Onslow County Schools. Here is what she had to say about determination: "I remain focused on my goals and overcome challenges, showing a strong sense of purpose and a belief in the potential of every student. I don't give up easily. I persevere through difficult situations. I want my students to succeed." We appreciate you Jessica! 😊 #teacherappreciationweek #educatetheworld #CelebrateTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #teachersofinspiration #TeachingChampions #PowerOfTeachers #determined

🥳 This episode of Mirrors into Windows is a very special episode! Episode 12 will be the final episode of Season 1. 🥳 For this special episode we wanted to highlight our amazing educators and the awards they've won in their schools this year! 🏆 Be sure to tune into this episode of Mirrors into Windows.👇 linktr.ee/globalteachingpart… #mirrorsintowindows #educatetheworld

💪 Global Educators are Resilient! 💪 Today is the first day of teacher appreciation week! Our randomly selected Resilient educator is Tasha Kay Forsythe! 👋 Tasha Kay is a 3rd grade educator from Jamaica 🇯🇲 in Durham Public Schools. Here is what she had to say about resilience: At times, I have struggled with handling many demands and expectations placed on educators. I had to develop strategies to manage stress and maintain a positive attitude. I decided to be more adaptable and flexible in response to changing classroom dynamics. We appreciate you Tasha Kay! 😊 #teacherappreciationweek #educatetheworld #CelebrateTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #teachersofinspiration #TeachingChampions #PowerOfTeachers #resilient

🌟 Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 To shine the spotlight on our educators, Global will be doing one post everyday next week! When we think about our educators, these are the words that come to mind. Get excited! 🤩 #teacherappreciationweek #educatetheworld #CelebrateTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #teachersofinspiration #TeachingChampions #PowerOfTeachers

🌎 Earlier this month, Allen Jay Elementary hosted a Multi Cultural Night! Four of our outstanding educators - Laura, Ana, Tashi, and Ambreen - participated in this fun night for both students and families! Check out these great photos! 🤩 #educatetheworld

Meet Alejandra! 👋 Alejandra Diaz has been named Teacher of the Year at Club Boulevard Elementary in Durham Public Schools, an honor that she says means so much to her both personally and professionally. 🌟 Alejandra has overcome countless challenges: from adapting to a new culture to leading her school’s first dual-language kindergarten class. She says that this award is a dream realized, and a powerful reminder of the impact she’s making in her students’ lives every single day. 💛 📚 Look forward to seeing Alejandra in an Educator Spotlight; showcasing the full story in the coming weeks! 👀 #educatetheworld

Episode 11 of Mirrors into Windows 🪞 ➡️ 🪟 is live now! Amy and Danté explore the power of student voice in diverse classrooms and how it can transform learning into a meaningful, inclusive experience. 👩‍🏫 Discover practical ways to encourage students to speak up, take the lead, and share their stories. From student-led projects to classroom debates, we dive into methods that foster agency, amplify identity, and build a strong sense of community. 🌎 😌 linktr.ee/globalteachingpart… #mirrorsintowindows #educatetheworld