Fort Worth, TX – Sister Cities selects leaders for youth exchanges 

Twelve delegation leaders from area schools and organizations were recently selected to lead youth exchanges to six of Fort Worth’s sister cities next year. Nearly 125 local students will be interviewed for approximately 80 available slots to travel as Youth Ambassadors.

Ambassador Educators selected to represent Fort Worth abroad are:

Reggio Emilia, Italy: Marvin Vann Griffith, Southwest High School; Cara Jones, Paschal High School Trier, Germany: Tracey Cravens, Northside High School Budapest, Hungary: James Gleaton, Tarrant County College; T’Aundra Harlin, Uplift Summit School Toluca, Mexico: Masaki Nakamoto, Paschal High School; Rhonda O’Brien, Northside High School Nagaoka, Japan: Jay Kurima, TABS; Maria Zambrano, TABS Bandung, Indonesia: Dr. Staussa Ervin, TCC; Sherri Whiting Harashin Scholars to Nagaoka: Liliana Hinojosa, Diamond Hill Jarvis, High School; Mikako Daniel, Arlington Heights High School

“International exchanges give students possibly their first opportunity to travel abroad, which is almost always described as a life-changing experience. Without these amazing teachers and professionals to lead the students through sometimes difficult and unfamiliar circumstances, this would not be possible,” said Johnny Campbell, Chairman of the Board of Sister Cities.

Local educators benefit greatly from travel abroad programs. They have the opportunity to develop their craft by being exposed to different people and cultures, gain leadership skills by mentoring students outside the classroom, network with international educators, and travel to rich and interesting cultures.