Ann Chapman
Ann's Program
Ann Chapman is a high school Spanish teacher transitioning into the field of school counseling. While originally from the Chicagoland area, she has lived in Wisconsin, Vermont, Spain, the UK, and currently New Mexico. When she is not teaching or traveling, she can be found hiking in the Sandia mountains, talking on the phone with friends and family, or tending to her many plants.
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Exploring Ireland's Global Influence
On the third and final Wednesday of the trip, students spent the afternoon learning about the Irish diaspora. This included a visit to The Jeanie Johnston and EPIC - the... keep reading
Adventure in Carlingford
For the second weekend of the trip, students ventured up north to Carlingford, a town located on the Cooley Peninsula. The theme for the weekend was adventure and outdoor activity... keep reading
Learning from a Local Advocate - Homelessness in Dublin
Throughout the trip, students have been exploring the ways in which they can advocate for various social justice causes. One cause in particular that they have been learning about is... keep reading
Farm Fun and Team Bogging
The first week of classes went by quickly, and the weekend arrived. On Saturday, the students were able to get out of Dublin and visit Causey Farm in County Meath... keep reading
Arriving in Dublin!
After a long day of travel, students finally arrived in Dublin on a beautiful and sunny Sunday morning. Even though they were tired and fighting jet lag, they were still... keep reading
Gymkhana and Pizza!
As a way to celebrate the end of our month together and put students’ newfound knowledge to the test, we challenged students to a treasure hunt (Gymkhana) throughout Madrid. Each... keep reading
Playa, Fallas, and Paella in Valencia
We brought our third week in Spain to a close with a fun-filled weekend in Valencia. Our bus left shortly after classes let out on Friday. Unfortunately, we experienced a... keep reading
Piragüismo y Segovia
On Saturday, June 15 we met bright and early for a day trip to the Province of Segovia (just north of Madrid). Our first stop of the day was at... keep reading