Teacher Show Me the World is a podcast for teachers who want to venture beyond the four walls of their classroom and make their subject come to life through educational travel. This podcast will be a tool box of tips, tricks, and resources that will enable you to create a world travel program at your school that will enhance your students’ education through life-changing, hands-on, experiential learning and help you become a teacher who shows your students the world!
The Hero School: Volunteer Opportunities with Matt Paneitz
In today’s episode, I talk with Matt Paneitz, founder of Long Way Home (LWH), whose 20-year journey in rural Guatemala has produced one of the most inspiring sustainability and education projects in the world. Matt went from 911 paramedic to Peace Corps volunteer to community builder and educator, ultimately leading the construction of the Hero School campus—created with 550 tons of repurposed waste and 35,000 used tires.
Now, Matt is actively seeking volunteers, teachers, and student groups who want an affordable, meaningful, hands-on service-learning experience. If you're a teacher looking for an immersive, high-impact international trip option for your students, this is the opportunity.
When you reach out, please tell him you heard his story on Teacher Show Me the World.
19 Nov 2025
Mindfulness, Resilience, and Joyful Journeys — A Conversation with Stefanie Lachenauer
In this episode of Teacher Show Me the World, Betsy talks with Stefanie Lachenauer—middle school educator, author, mindfulness teacher, and the 2025 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year—about how mindfulness and neuroscience can help students and teachers build calm, focus, and resilience. Stefanie shares practical ways to integrate mindfulness into classrooms and travel experiences, drawing from her work with the Joyful Journeys Travel and Adventure Club, where she leads students on global service-learning trips that inspire empathy and leadership. Through her bestselling book, Let the Glitter Settle: Mindfulness for Teens, and her work with educators nationwide, Stefanie reminds us that when we teach with presence and intention, we help students find confidence, clarity, and connection—both in the classroom and out in the world.
5 Nov 2025
Building Hope and Resilience in Schools — A Conversation with Iuri Melo
In this episode of Teacher Show Me the World, Betsy sits down with Iuri Melo—Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, and co-founder of SchoolPulse—to talk about building hope and resilience in schools. Iuri shares how he turned tragedy into purpose by creating SchoolPulse, a nationwide program that helps students, parents, and educators strengthen mental and emotional well-being through daily encouragement and mindset tools.
They also dive into Iuri’s unique approach to learning beyond the classroom through Adventure-Based Therapy, where real-world challenges foster confidence, self-awareness, and growth. Much like travel, these experiences remind us that resilience is built when we step beyond our comfort zones. This conversation is a powerful reminder that consistent care, connection, and curiosity can transform how students see themselves—and the world around them.
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