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Five years ago, Milton Villarroel from Bolivia led his first Spanish class at North Gaston High School in Dallas, North Carolina. At the end of the past school year, he taught his last, returning to his home country to start the next step of his cultural exchange journey. Now, with a new school year under way, teachers can find inspiration in his experience. Villarroel left a permanent mark on his students, his school, and his fellow EPI teachers.

As we look to the future and continue to spread our message about the power of cultural exchanges, it is time for Educational Partners International (EPI) to adopt a new, modernized look that matches our goals and values. We are thrilled to share our new logo and colors and delighted to continue fostering mutual understanding through person-to-person connections in US classrooms.

Sandra Medellin, a Spanish Immersion teacher from Mexico, brought Mexican Independence Day into her kindergarten classroom in Asheville, North Carolina. Through a week of engaging lessons culminating in a celebratory fiesta, her students experienced the rich culture, history, and traditions of her home country.

The educators who teach with Educational Partners International (EPI) are among the best in the world. Their work garners them an astonishing number and variety of accolades. As a new school year begins in the USA, we look back at the honors EPI program members received over the course of the previous school year. We celebrate these achievements and hope they provide inspiration to other teachers worldwide!

Juliana Branco, an EPI teacher from Brazil, organized a successful cultural activity to share her heritage with students in Lantana, Florida. Discover how she took them on a journey through Brazil, engaging them with interactive activities and the delightful taste of Brazilian carrot cake. By sharing her background and promoting understanding, she formed meaningful bonds that broadened the horizons of students at Lantana Elementary School.