Let us be your classroom
Hear from our teachers how we can make a difference in your students' lives.
It's like no classroom you've ever been in... and no field trip you've ever taken.
As a teacher, your experience with Ambassador Leaders opens the world of possibilities to you and your students. With access to prestigious universities, influential leaders, industry experts, and skill-building workshops, teachers are inspired to teach at a whole new level—while helping students achieve their full potential.
Meet our teacher leaders, and explore how you can get involved as an educator.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for educators to experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds, cultures and exercise leadership, all while in a unique setting.”
How you can get involved
NOMINATE
Recognize your student leaders and help them take their leadership to the next level by nominating them for an Ambassador Leadership Summit. Based on your nomination, your students will receive a personal invitation to the Summit, or you may request invitations to be mailed to your school.
Lead
Work with a group of outstanding student leaders from across the United States and around the world at an Ambassador Leadership Summit and facilitate student learning. We provide curriculum and training and take care of every detail, so you can do what you do best - teach and inspire future leaders.
Travel with your students
We partner with many schools that have groups of students travel to the Summit each year to represent their school and their countries. An educator accompanying their students may participate free of charge. It’s our way to say thank you for helping us provide the diverse experiences that our programs are so well known for.
“Great opportunity to work with a diverse group, guide others through life impacting experiences, make new friends, model passion in life and learning, and enjoy personal growth.”
Leader benefits and support
unique teaching experience
Work with some of the world’s most talented student leaders and experience America’s top universities and destinations – on us!
We set you up for success
From the exclusive leadership curriculum, to training and support, we have your back so you can focus on your students and the experience.
Personal growth
Apply our exclusive leadership curriculum to your personal growth and enhance your cultural awareness working with students from up to 140 countries.
Support and training
Our dedicated program staff will work with you before travel to prepare you for the experience and is there to support you every step of the way.
Professional networking
As an Ambassador Leaders teacher, you are among the best in your profession. Develop professional friendships that last a lifetime.
Safety first
Our best in class safety practices, highly experienced site staff and 24/7 program office support ensure safety and swift care for you and your group.
“Highly organized and well-planned curriculum. You make our job as teachers so easy and fun. My experience left me knowing that I truly made a positive impact in the lives of many of our student leaders.”
Educational value and partnerships
All Ambassador Leaders programs come with specially designed curriculum that provides hands-on learning in dynamic environments. Our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and 21st Century Skills, empowering students to learn and practice communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and innovation in a unique multi-cultural setting.
With an increased emphasis on community service and cultural awareness, our students not only become confident leaders, but inspired global citizens in the true sense of the word.
United in mission, we are proud to partner with the following esteemed educational partners.
Lead4change Student Leadership Program
Based on the best-selling book Taking People With You by Yum! Brands Co-Founder, Former Chairman and CEO David Novak, Lead4Change is a project-based student leadership program that allows students to put their leadership skills into action to meet critical community needs through project management, decision-making and teamwork. Ambassador Leaders participate in the nation-wide Lead4Change Project Challenge to impact their communities.
Franklin Covey
An exclusive offering based on the best-selling book by Sean Covey and delivered by our FranklinCovey certified facilitators, Ambassador Leaders participate in a highly-iterative workshop The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens® to discover powerful life habits that help them resist peer pressure and take accountability for their own success—personally, academically, and professionally.
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Ambassador Leadership Summits have been reviewed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and featured in the NASSP List of Approved Student Programs for the past decade. The purpose of this review is to assist principals, teachers, parents, and students in determining the educational value of student program opportunities. We are honored to be a part of this esteemed list.
“A program that allows teachers the opportunity to focus on important topics, like leadership, teamwork, community, diversity, and culture with some of the most amazing students, teachers, and leaders from around the world.”
Teacher to Teacher
Hear firsthand from our teacher leaders what the experience is like and what brings them back year after year.
Teacher Leader Josh C., Tennessee
Mr. Josh, a teacher leader, nominator and alumni parent, speaks about the transformative power of educational travel for both teachers and students.
Teacher Leader Abby L., Illinois
Ms. Abby, who recently became a teacher leader, talks about what inspires our educators to help students reach their full leadership potential.
Teacher Leader Angela P., Maryland
Ms. Angela, who’s been a teacher leader for more than a decade, takes joy in watching the journey of self-discovery students experience throughout the Summit.
Teacher Leader Shawn M., Michigan
Ms. Shawn, one of our dedicated leaders, shares how helping diverse students collectively problem-solve to reach a common goal cultivates future leaders.
