Company News Archives - Educational Destinations

23MayMay 23, 2025

Students Embark on International Performance Tours

The Music Travel Consultants family of brands is pleased to announce this summer's Musicians Abroad international student performance tours! With performance destinations across Europe, student musicians will soon experience the trip of a lifetime. High school band, orchestra and choir students were nominated by their directors for this experience based on character, leadership and musicianship. Led by experienced educators, groups will become international performers in iconic locations such as London, Paris, Salzburg, Andermatt and Heidelberg. Indiana Musicians Abroad June 11-26,...

By Audrey ScroghamCompany Newsinternational performance tour, student musicians, Student Travel0 Comments

31MarMarch 31, 2025

Operations, Development and Finance Teams Thrive

Three talented women lead the Operations, Development and Finance teams for the MTC Family of Brands. Read more about their impact below. In seven years with MTC’s Operations team, Jeni Burgett has built a career around organization and efficiency. With a background in accounting and finance, her ability to manage complex logistics ensures smooth trips for thousands of students. “The best advice I can give a new operations specialist is to enjoy any time you have during the offseason because the busy...

By Audrey ScroghamCompany News, Staff HighlightsFinance, Trip Development, Trip Operations, Who Runs The World0 Comments

31MarMarch 31, 2025

Lead Tour Directors Drive Team of Heroes

All MTC Family of Brands Tour Directors are superheroes, but two awesome women lead the charge. Learn more about our Lead Tour Directors, known across the world as Sue and Nancy! Tour directors are a vital part of every trip with the MTC Family of Brands. As Lead TDs, in addition to working on their own trips, Sue and Nancy coordinate and conduct training, facilitate scheduling and provide support to all tour directors before, during and after every trip. After 18 years...

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31MarMarch 31, 2025

Lyndee Moran Brings Empathy to Multiple Roles

Keeping the MTC Family of Brands running smoothly sometimes takes wild turns. Lyndee Moran has been making those turns for over seven years. It was the day after Christmas. Lyndee and her boyfriend Andrew were in Texas visiting her sister’s family for the holidays. Little did she know that her parents were also in the area waiting for Andrew to propose. The proposal and engagement went off without a hitch however, what happened in the coming days made for an increasingly...

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31MarMarch 31, 2025

Robin Harting Develops Cutting-Edge Systems

Designing and implementing a client software program, traveler app and standard-setting contribution collection process makes Robin Harting a driving force in keeping ED running efficiently for both the client and staff. Robin Harting, Senior System Designer and Project Analyst for the Music Travel Consultants Family of Brands, is a highly impactful Woman in Group Travel. Robin's keen analytic skills, intuitive grasp of what's needed and what works, combined with her persuasive involvement of stakeholders and management has resulted in the creation...

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27MarMarch 27, 2025

Huffman Leads Team with Passion

Growing up in a small midwestern town gave this creative and energetic self-starter a drive for larger-than-life ideas and a passion for incredible outcomes. Find out more about the driving force behind Educational Destinations. Sarah Huffman began her journey with the Music Travel team as a tour director in 2018. In July 2022, she became the Director of Educational Destinations. Sarah spends her days leading an all-female team of travel designers and her evenings watching her children in...

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20JanJanuary 20, 2025

Washington, D.C.: Exploring the Heart of American Government

Washington, D.C., the heart of American history and government, is an unparalleled destination for student travel. With its wealth of educational sites, rich cultural experiences and engaging historical landmarks, the city offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the nation's past, present and future. Here are some must-visit locations that make Washington an essential stop for educational tours. Ford’s Theatre: A Window into American History Ford’s Theatre provides students with a glimpse into the life and legacy...

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11OctOctober 11, 2024

Educational Destinations Partners with Always in the Club Foundation

Educational Destinations is thrilled to partner with the Always in the Club Foundation, offering students an unforgettable opportunity to experience the magic of Disney Imagination Campus with former members of the iconic Mickey Mouse Club. This unique, hands-on educational journey recently took its class of 2024 on a two-day adventure to Walt Disney World, where they engaged in a series of dynamic workshops, met industry professionals and enjoyed the parks. Students participated in a variety of interactive Imagination Campus Workshops,...

By Audrey ScroghamCompany Newsalways in the club, Disney, Disney Imagination Campus, mickey mouse club, workshops0 Comments

11OctOctober 11, 2024

New Orleans: The Ultimate Jazz History Destination

The birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is the ultimate jazz history destination. Walking through historic neighborhoods like the French Quarter and Tremé, students can explore legendary venues where jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet once performed. Live performances at every corner, workshops, and opportunities to engage with local musicians offer deeper insight into jazz's evolution and enduring influence. Unique Exposure to Jazz Music Preservation Hall Historically significant sites like Preservation Hall are one of the...

By Audrey ScroghamCompany Newshistory class, jazz, jazz history trip, new orleans0 Comments

11OctOctober 11, 2024

NYC Destinations for High School Writing Students

New York City is an inspiring destination for high school writing students due to its rich literary history, diverse cultural influences and dynamic creative energy. The city is home to iconic bookstores like The Strand and The Mysterious Bookshop, world-class libraries like the New York Public Library and events like the Brooklyn Book Festival — all offering opportunities for young writers to immerse themselves in the literary world. NYC also hosts workshops, author readings and tours of literary landmarks, allowing writing...

By Audrey ScroghamCompany Newshigh school writing students, nyc, writing students, writing workshops, young writers0 Comments