Meet VIF Teachers

“You meet friends and engage in activities that never before crossed your mind.”
Anabella Salas, Venezuela >>

“I am very happy at my school, and although it's hard to at times to adapt to a different way of doing things, I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.”
Michael Webb, United Kingdom >>

“Teaching in the US taught me that the whole world is there, within reach, for anybody who dares. And VIF made it possible for me.”
Pablo Giudici, Argentina >>

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“It's wonderful to know that now I have friends from almost every corner of the earth who I can visit in the coming years.”
Mandy Lindsay, Australia >>

“I will definitely go back to Chile a better teacher. I have all these new methodologies I've learned.”
Sindy Madrid, Chile >>

“My years with VIF have been a powerful learning experience for me, and this makes me feel proud of myself.”
Diana Gonzalez, Ecuador >>

“Orientation was a lot of fun. You get to meet teachers from all over the world who have come to the U.S. through VIF.”
Diane Sterling, Jamaica >>

“Once you become a VIF teacher, you can expect to be supported and encouraged throughout the entire exchange process.”
Paul Looyen, The Netherlands >>

“In the United States, I try to attend professional development workshops whenever I can.”
Susan Jaluag, Philippines >>

“What I will take with me is how much I have grown, as well as the love of my friends and co-workers.”
Mikel Ortiz de Lataburu, Spain >>

“I would tell someone thinking of applying to VIF that if you are up for an adventure, then VIF is for you.”
Sharon Eblaghie, Canada >>

“I feel fortunate to teach my students that the world is much bigger and wider than they could possibly imagine.”
Laura Salas, Costa Rica >>

“The opportunities to teach, to learn, to travel and to have fun are endless. I have travelled to 15 states so far!”
Chris Stephenson, Ireland >>

“VIF made my life so different. I saw so many possibilities to grow professionally and personally in the U.S.”
Eugenio Avalós-Ruiz, Mexico >>

“Being a cultural ambassador is about the moments which form bonds of understanding and span the globe.”
Jayne Jackson, New Zealand >>

“I loved the opportunity to travel and see places I had just read about and to share my view of the world.”
Rose-Anne Reynolds, South Africa >>