Content Production Manager Jack has spent his professional career as a writer and editor. Before joining Rustic, he worked as a journalist in Kansas and Colorado, taught English in Swaziland, and transitioned to marketing roles in the Boston and New York startup worlds. Jack is excited to channel his love of storytelling and his appreciation for education as Rustic’s Content Production Manager. When not working, Jack is either watching baseball or planning his next adventure. Jack and his wife, Blythe, live in Brooklyn. Published Latest Make a Difference This Summer on These 6 Trips February 28, 2018 · 4 min read It’s hard to figure out how to do your part to make the world a better place. Sometimes you just need to get out… Read more Celebrating Chinese New Year in Thailand February 15, 2018 · 3 min read Chinese New Year isn’t just celebrated in China. It’s celebrated all over the world, and while not a public holiday in Thailand, it’s enthusiastically… Read more How To Travel With Your Team: A Step-by-Step Guide for Coaches February 6, 2018 · 3 min read Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your team on an international trip? Maybe you’ve traveled to tournaments before, but… Read more 5 Ways to Create Quality Time with Your Teens This Winter Break December 28, 2017 · 4 min read Winter break is a great opportunity for families to reconnect after the busy back-to-school season. When routines slow down, we have an opportunity to… Read more A Mom Writes About Her Son's First International Service Trip September 15, 2017 · 1 min read What one mother writes about her son's travels abroad. Read more A Mom’s Story of Preparing Her Teen for International Travel August 3, 2017 · 1 min read Janice Croze, one of the co-founders of the blog 5 Minutes for Mom, wrote about the process she used to prepare her 15-year-old son for his first high school volunteer abroad trip. Janice also included a list of seven tips and tricks she used to help her get ready for his two-week experience in Fiji on Rustic Pathways’ Sun, Sand, and International Service program. Read more How Rustic Pathways Makes Programming and Operational Decisions July 10, 2017 · 3 min read At Rustic Pathways, our mission is to empower students to positively impact lives and communities around the world… Read more Everything You Need to Know About Tourist Visas May 7, 2017 · 2 min read Depending on where you travel with Rustic Pathways, you may be required to get a visa ahead of time. If you haven’t done that, the time to start is NOW! For students leaving from the USA ONLY Contact G3 Visas and Passports, our partner who can help you through the process of getting your visa. Or visit… Read more Connecting Your Curriculum to Global Experiences March 30, 2017 · 4 min read The following post was written by Victoria Shanghai Academy Deputy Principal Les Millard, who has partnered with Rustic Pathways for four years to provide his students with transformative travel experiences. Les plans all the CAS Week trips and other experiential learning opportunities for students at the school in Hong Kong. Victoria Shanghai Academy sends about… Read more 1 2 3