The Power of Service Learning Trips: The Traveling Classroom
Hear from Mark Pim, a teacher at Springbrook High School, about the transformative benefits of service learning trips. Discover how these experiences shape students' futures.
Peru Country Director
More than a decade of program leader experience, fluency in Spanish, and commitment to community service make Kelly a natural fit to direct our Peru operations. Previously, Kelly worked in Costa Rica with indigenous communities and turtle conservation efforts after joining Rustic in 2008. Originally from New Jersey, Kelly earned a degree in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C.
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