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. 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 Read more about the Rustic Pathways team