TOUR TALK

TEACHER TO TEACHER

Teacher Parent Student

"Not only is the sights amazing, but [School Tours of America] makes it incredible because I'm so taken care of that I don't have to worry about a thing."

I would highly recommend School Tours of America to any group...for learning outside the classroom...

"I would highly recommend School Tours of America to any group...for learning outside the classroom..."
Sara Laughlin
The Academy
Westminister, CO
3 years with School Tours of America

If you're worried that it's too hard to do, don't.

"If you're worried that it's too hard to do, don't."
Mike Jones
Chillicothe Middle School
Chillicothe, MO
4 years with School Tours of America

It feels very rewarding, for a lot of the kids it was the first time they've been on a plane...

"It feels very rewarding, for a lot of the kids it was the first time they've been on a plane..."
Francine Avila
Gage Middle School
Huntington Park, CA
1st year of student travel

School Tours of America by far beats any other company that I have ever worked with.

"School Tours of America by far beats any other company that I have ever worked with."
Debbie DeAlmeida
Hickory Hills Middle School
Springfield, MO
15 years of student travel, 3 years with School Tours of America
Has traveled with 4 tour companies

All schools should provide [a DC Trip] for their students...

"All schools should provide [a DC Trip] for their students..."
Veronica Lennon
St. Frances of Rome School
Azusa, CA
3 years of student travel, 1st year with School Tours of America
Has traveled with 2 tour companies

I'm really glad we put our faith in this company...

"I'm really glad we put our faith in this company..."
Brian Vega
Hickory Hills Middle School
Springfield, MO
Has traveled with 2 tour companies

[This trip] helps you become a more effective teacher...

"[This trip] helps you become a more effective teacher..."
Cynthia Billingsley
La Paz Intermediate
Mission Viejo, CA
8 years with School Tours of America

School Tours made it so easy...I really didn't have to do all that much.

"School Tours made it so easy...I really didn't have to do all that much."
Lisa Drago
St. Catherine of Siena School
Port Arthur, TX
2 years with School Tours of America

This company is a small family owned company who really cares...

"This company is a small family owned company who really cares..."
Dominic Albano
Union Hill School
Grass Valley, CA
13 years of student travel, 3 years with School Tours of America
Has traveled with 3 tour companies

As adults, [past students] tell me this was the best trip they took in their life...

"As adults, [past students] tell me this was the best trip they took in their life..."
Troy Sweet
Stallings Elementary
Corona, CA
20 years of student travel, 8 years with School Tours of America
Has traveled with 3 tour companies

I've always wanted to take kids [to Washington, DC] so they can know where their country was born...

"I've always wanted to take kids [to Washington, DC] so they can know where their country was born..."
Ignacio David Gordillo
Gage Middle School
Huntington Park, CA

The thing I enjoyed the most is the people that I've met along the way.

"The thing I enjoyed the most is the people that I've met along the way."
Mark Bohlam
Holy Rosary School
Tacoma, WA
2 years with School Tours of America

The kids love the trip, they get to connect their learning in the classroom...

"The kids love the trip, they get to connect their learning in the classroom..."
Jill Gammill
Florence K-8 School
Florence, AZ
5 years with School Tours of America

...of the 8 years that I've done the trip I've never had a student complain.

"...of the 8 years that I've done the trip I've never had a student complain."
Heather Ryan
Newark Junior High
Newark, CA
8 years with School Tours of America

Our bus drivers are great, the food is...just phenomenal...

"Our bus drivers are great, the food is...just phenomenal..."
Steve Ostrom
Post Falls Middle School
Post Falls, ID
4 years with School Tours of America

[Students] are able to see all the things they learned in my class.

"[Students] are able to see all the things they learned in my class."
Sara Tandecki
Copper Basin K-8 School
San Tan Valley, AZ

They are super friendly, reliable and dependable...

"They are super friendly, reliable and dependable..."
Laurie Trickel
Newark Junior High
Newark, CA
3 years with School Tours of America

Every detail of our trip to New York was handled flawlessly.

"Every detail of our trip to New York was handled flawlessly."
Aaron Michaelson
The Woodlands High School
The Woodlands, TX
2 years with School Tours of America

I'm looking forward to doing it again next year...

"I'm looking forward to doing it again next year..."
Terri Brandt
Sutter Middle School
Sacramento, CA
First year of student travel

It's been very informative. Even as a teacher I've learned quite a bit that I can use in the classroom.

"It's been very informative. Even as a teacher I've learned quite a bit that I can use in the classroom."
Dereck Reeder
Pearland JH East
Pearland, TX
2 years with School Tours of America

I've never had issues that could not be easily handled...

"I've never had issues that could not be easily handled..."
Paige Phares
Goodson Middle School
Cypress, TX
8 yrs of student stravel, 3 yrs with School Tours of America
Has traveled with 2 tour companies

For me this trip means giving students an opportunity...

"For me this trip means giving students an opportunity..."
Greg Verbera
Gage Middle School
Huntington Park, CA
8 years with School Tours of America

I thoroughly enjoy the trip and coming back here.

"I thoroughly enjoy the trip and coming back here."
Jack Foster
River City Middle School
Post Falls, ID
11 years with School Tours of America

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This is the second company that I've worked with and this will probably be the last.

- Gregg Blanchard, Teacher / Kleb Intermediate