Staff Highlights Archives - Educational Destinations

28JunJune 28, 2024

Celebrating 15 Years of Jeff Buchanan

Educational Destinations announces the retirement of long-time Senior Travel Designer Jeff Buchanan. For over 15 years, Buchanan has worked tirelessly to learn the needs of his clients, form long-lasting connections and create impactful travel experiences for more than 27,000 students and educators. "Jeff has been a fantastic resource for his clients, always offering multiple options and finding what works for them. He is relentless in making sure they have what they need." -Ryan Morris, Music Travel Consultants (MTC)...

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14DecDecember 14, 2023

Meet Tour Director Christy Huffman

As a self-proclaimed Choir Momma Extraordinaire, Christy Huffman learned the ins and outs of keeping a touring group on time. She now uses those skills as an Educational Destinations Tour Director. Christy was born and raised in Indiana and lives with her loving husband of 32 years. They have two daughters who are both grown, leaving them empty-nesters. She is a cosmetologist and owns A Good Hair Day Salon. Prior to getting into cosmetology, Huffman...

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01AprApril 1, 2020

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Steven Box

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Steven Box, a master of music education.

A native of Northwestern Ohio (Liberty Center) and a graduate of Otsego High School, Steven Box received his Bachelor of Music Degree in 1980 from Bowling Green State University, where he studied under Mark Kelly, John Deal, and Ivan Hammond. He earned his Masters of Music Education degree from the University of Akron in 2002. Steve began his teaching career in the Rolling Hills Local School District (Meadowbrook Middle School...

By Jeff BuchananStaff Highlights0 Comments

Marty strutting his stuff on the trumpet Conducting.

06DecDecember 6, 2019

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Martin Becker

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Martin Becker, a man for all seasons and one of our most accomplished Tour Directors! Wide-ranging travel experience, creative thinking, and a drive to go beyond the call of duty make Marty one of ED's very best Tour Directors. Successful and talented in many areas, he is ready to cope with any contingency and a person whose behavior is always appropriate to every occasion. When problems arise on a trip, he has a knack for thinking outside the box...and the...

By Jef FurrStaff HighlightsMartin Becker0 Comments

Nancy with two of her favorite Disney characters.

17SepSeptember 17, 2019

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Nancy Reichmann

Educational Destinations' professional Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the Teacher’s and the group’s trip are successful. Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director is there, ready to tackle the unpredictable and get your trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Nancy Reichmann has the personality and drive to make your trip awesome. Nancy Reichmann's smile, experience, quick thinking, instinct and her constant "going beyond the call of duty" work ethic makes...

By Jeff BuchananStaff HighlightsNancy Reichmann, Tour Director0 Comments

The Music Travel Team at the Rose Bowl. L to R Andrew Moran, Nancy Reichmann, Michael Gray, Chuck Kubly, Chris Forsythe and Vice Wielosinski.

12JulJuly 12, 2019

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Chuck Kubly

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Chuck Kubly, who uses his commitments to excellence and experience to make sure a teacher’s trip is successful.

Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Educational Destinations Tour Director is at your side, ready to take on the unpredictable and get your trip back on the road. With over 40 years of experience teaching and understanding what teachers need on trips, Chuck Kubly is ready to tour direct your next adventure. This highly decorated man comes...

By Jef FurrStaff HighlightsChuck Kubly, Education, Tour Director0 Comments

Amber celebrating Mickey and Minnie’s 90th birthday at Magic Kingdom.

02MayMay 2, 2019

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Amber Russell

Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director has the tools available to tackle the unpredictable and get the trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Amber Russell is the perfect blend of fun, professionalism, and knowledge. Amber Russell's personality, resourcefulness, attention to detail, fast thinking, and her work ethic make up the package of the ideal Educational Destinations Tour Director.

Amber taking in the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA (left), hanging with her beloved...

By Educational DestinationsStaff HighlightsAmber Russell, Tour Director0 Comments

24JanJanuary 24, 2019

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Teri Aitchison

Educational Destinations' professional Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the Teacher’s and the group’s trip are successful.

Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director is there, ready to tackle the unpredictable and get your trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Teri Aitchison is ready to treat you to an awesome trip, starting with that wonderful smile. Teri's warm personality and impressive experience record are a plus to have with any group. It...

By Jef FurrStaff HighlightsEducation Tour, Education Tour Directors, Education Travel, Educational Travel, School Trips, Teri Aitchison, Tour Director0 Comments

03NovNovember 3, 2018

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Sue Guindon

Educational Destinations' professional Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the teacher’s and the group’s trip are successful.

Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director it there ready to tackle the unpredictable and get the trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Sue Guindon is hard to beat. Her personality, resourcefulness, experience, attention to detail, quick thinking and her constant "going beyond the call of duty" work ethic makes up the total package of...

By Mark FerrellStaff HighlightsEducational, Educational Destinations, Sue Guindon, Tour Director, Travel0 Comments

30OctOctober 30, 2018

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director John “The Big Smoothie” Hilmer

John Hilmer is not only a committed Educational Destinations Tour Director and student educator, but he has brought much more to Educational Destinations. John's former students, Andrew Moran and of course, his son, Ben Hilmer are all part of the Educational Destinations family. John's relationship with Educational Destinations started when John was an educator himself. Mark Harting took his band and orchestra to Italy.

"We've had John guide us...

By Ben HilmerStaff HighlightsEducational Destinations, Educational Tour, Educational Tour Directors, John Hilmer, School Trips, Tour Director0 Comments