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“My WLS trips to Peru and Kenya are among the most satisfying things I have done with students during my 25 years at Groton.”– Fred Beams, Dean of Students, Groton Schoo1, Peru and Kenya 2009
“I continue to be impressed by and committed to the share ideals of Groton and WLS – our work with WLS is making the experience we’re offering students at Groton richer, more interesting, more valuable to them as they develop.”– Craig Gemmel - Groton Faculty, Peru 2009
“Our Belize trip provided an amazing, life-changing opportunity for our middle school students. They made a contribution, learned about global climate change and came together as a team in so many ways.”– Elizabeth Benefiel, Faculty, Bullis School, Belize 2009
“It helped me professionally to really begin to grasp the vision of Ensworth for our students to be leaders first and foremost in SERVICE to others. I learned so much about what it looks like to take care of each other. That lesson will not only stay with me personally, but will also transform our school community if everyone got this kind of opportunity.”– Rebeckah Capps, Director of Admissions Ensworth School, Kenya 2009
“This has been the single most valuable experience in my teaching career so far.”– Brett Mayer-Aschhoff, Faculty, Landon School, Peru 2008
“Three words describe my experience with the World Leadership School: efficiency, flexibility and care. After realizing how this program can transform a young person’s life, I was inspired to offer it to my students.”– Carmen Clay, Rainbolt Family Service-Learning Chair, Casady School, Peru 2008
“I gained ecological information about the rainforest, cloudforest and tropical agriculture. I also appreciated working with students who were in difference grade levels as it helped me develop my skills in developing group dynamics. Lastly I truly benefited from the chance to facilitate cross-cultural immersions.”– Gretchen Bauer, Faculty, The Potomac School, Costa Rica 2009