The caliber of the chaperones who lead People to People Ambassador Programs is of the utmost importance. Both character and leadership ability are considered for each leader applicant. In addition to pre-travel academic instruction, all leaders traveling on our
Student Ambassador Programs,
Sports Ambassador Programs, and
Leadership Programs must be CPR certified, pass a background check, and complete online safety training prior to travel.
Teacher Leader Profile
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Suzy Sheldon
People to People Area Director Suzy Sheldon of Reno, Nevada, has a mission. This passionate, dedicated English teacher, who has been a primary leader since her very first outing in 1999, wants to make sure that no one misses out on an opportunity to travel as a Student Ambassador…
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Coach Profiles
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Joe and Josh Springer
Father-and-son coaches Joe and Josh Springer make great mentors Sports Ambassadors
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Lindell Newton
Lindell Newton is a man with a mission. For 11 years he has traveled every summer with People to People Sports Ambassador Programs, bent on ensuring the safety and security of every athlete in his charge.
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Cassie Turcotte
Cassie Turcotte came to the Sports Ambassador program with “a lot of player knowledge about soccer” from her high school and college experience, as well as terrific insights from her nine years teaching P.E. and coaching basketball and volleyball at Winnacunnet High School. She notes that with the 11- to 13-year-old Sports Ambassadors she leads, “my primary goal is to create a community first and then work the sport.”
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Mike Ciccolella
Seven years, five continents, and every sports leadership position there is—Mike Ciccolella has done it all for People to People. From coaching soccer himself to guiding and overseeing other coaches as an athletic director, he has played every role in the People to People Sports Ambassador Program but become a delegate himself.
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