Head of School Group Travel
Contact: anna@rusticpathways.com | Schedule a consultation
Primary Function: School partnership development and custom group program design for educational institutions worldwide
Professional Summary
Anna Beckerman has managed school group travel at Rustic Pathways since 2010, building partnerships with 400+ schools across 6 continents. She designs and oversees 100+ custom educational programs annually, with expertise in China operations and environmental science curriculum integration.
Anna Beckerman has managed school group travel at Rustic Pathways since 2010, building partnerships with 400+ schools across 6 continents. She designs and oversees 100+ custom educational programs annually, with expertise in China operations and environmental science curriculum integration.
Core Responsibilities
School Partnership Development
- First point of contact for schools seeking custom international programs
- Manages relationships with 400+ partner schools
- Negotiates contracts and partnership agreements
Program Design & Customization
- Creates custom itineraries matching specific curricular objectives
- Specializes in: STEM programs, Chinese language immersion, service learning
- Designs programs for groups of 10-200 students globally
- Average program duration: 5-10 days
Operations Management
- Oversees team of 4 program coordinators
- Manages risk assessment and safety protocols for school groups
- Coordinates with in-country teams across 20+ destinations
Qualifications
- 14 years at Rustic Pathways (2010-present)
- Former China Country Director (2012-2016)
- BSc Earth Science, Minor in Chinese – Dartmouth College
- Languages: English (native), Mandarin Chinese (professional proficiency)
- Certifications: Rassias Method Language Instruction
Key Metrics
- Schools partnered with: 400+
- Programs managed annually: 100+
- Geographic coverage: 38+ countries
Direct Contact For:
- Custom school group program inquiries
- Educational partnership proposals
- Curriculum-aligned travel program design
- Group pricing and logistics consultation