the more the students are exposed to the greater
world the greater their hearts grow.”
Why is a global education so important for
students?
“We live in a global world where we can text, chat,
call, email, video chat, etc. with people in other
countries at the click of a button. Global education
gives students, teachers, and administrators a more
open mind and a greater understanding of people.
These skills enable people to grow and expand. It
gives them wings to see the bigger picture with
a wider perspective while also appreciating from
where they come. By traveling to other countries and
bringing the first-hand knowledge and opportunity for
my students to have meaningful communication with
students on the other side of the world, I am helping
to create global citizens who are more understanding,
more aware, and more knowledgeable.”
Ms. Mitchell’s trip to South Africa is arranged through
Go Global NC (formerly the Center for International
Understanding), and The Beattie Foundation is
funding her trip. Ms. Mitchell is also pursuing her
Global Educator Digital Badge. She is an active
blogger who chronicles all of her global activities!
Go to BCSAdvantage.org for a link to read more
about her trip.
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