Drinnon Accepts R.E.B. award

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!