by JHill | Oct 11, 2024 | Guatemala, Uncategorized
Thirteen travelers chose a fall break option a little more fulfilling than “chilling” as they spent their week away from classrooms in Guatemala. October 2-7. They poked, prodded, painted and even threw in a bit of sunrise paddleboarding with Global...
by JHill | Sep 19, 2024 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
As more states are investing in high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, educators are turning to real-life experiences such as work-based learning. However, another choice exists. Travel service learning through volunteer or study abroad programs...
by JHill | May 1, 2024 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, Costa Rica, Guatemala
Ten Hollow Rock – Bruceton Central High students recently received checks for $285 each to go towards expenses for their upcoming travel service learning experiences in Costa Rica and/or Guatemala. The money raised for these scholarships came from teacher Jenna...
by JHill | Oct 2, 2023 | Behind the Scenes at GCAC, From the Board, Guatemala, Uncategorized
MCKENZIE, TN – Joel Washburn isn’t usually in the photo or the news story. His typical place is behind the camera or behind the keyboard. As publisher of the McKenzie Banner, he has made a career, continuing his family legacy, of chronicling community life. However,...
by JHill | Sep 21, 2023 | Guatemala
Southern hospitality dictates that when visiting, one always assures the host they would be “welcome, anytime” back home. Seldom do such invitations on the international level translate into actual acceptances. But sometimes … When Gracelyn Eaves met her translator...
