We’re proud to announce that Amanda Drinnon, one of our incredible educators at the ACE Center at Hermitage, has been selected as a 2025 R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence recipient! 🎉
Later this year, Amanda will embark on an educational travel experience designed to deepen her understanding of global cultures and teaching practices. Her journey will be part of a transformative program that helps educators bring real-world perspectives into the classroom.
🧠What’s Ahead:
Amanda will explore international education systems and cultural traditions.
She’ll participate in immersive learning experiences that will shape future lessons for her students.
Her travels will provide authentic stories, artifacts, and insights that connect global learning to our local classrooms.
📚 Why It Matters: Educational travel empowers teachers to:
Build cross-cultural competency
Create inclusive learning environments
Inspire students to think globally and act locally
Amanda’s upcoming adventure will help her bring the world to Hermitage—sparking curiosity, empathy, and global awareness in her students.
👏 Let’s celebrate Amanda’s achievement and cheer her on as she prepares for this exciting chapter in her teaching journey!

