OUR MISSION
What does it mean to Teach With L.O.V.E.?
Teaching with L.O.V.E. means showing up every day with real intention and purpose. It’s not just saying you care, it’s doing the work that helps every student feel seen, heard, and valued. L.O.V.E. stands for Lift Others’ Voices Every day®️….that means listening to other communities, learning from their lived experiences, and letting those experiences shape how we teach and lead. When we teach with L.O.V.E., we don’t assume one way works for everyone; we stay curious, humble, and willing to adapt so that every person in our school feels like they belong. It’s a daily practice, not a one-time idea, and when we commit to it, we build learning spaces where differences are strengths, voices are honored, and love becomes visible in what we do every single day.
Who are we?
We’re a women and BIPOC owned International Education Program, founded by Taína Benitez. Our mission is to cultivate culturally informed educators and leaders. Our mission funds our purpose. All proceeds from our programs empower us in furthering our efforts in elevating underserved educator and educational leaders by developing new leadership, through mentorship, resources and bringing international opportunities... where none existed for us. We’re funded through supporters, small businesses, advocates and this Purpose-driven Community that serves ALL educators of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
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Our Thought Leaders, represent and amplify cultures from around the world, and embody the "global majority". When executed by those who represent these communities, intercultural programs serve as a seed for cultivating culturally informed best practices, enhance engagement methods and elevate interactions.
What does our Community do?
We are a community of educators, leaders and allies who travel for the love of experiencing a deeper dive into how the cultures of the world today are perceived. As famous educator Paolo Freire would say, our educators are "not afraid to see the world unveiled". Through experiences while we travel, and with guidance from our TWL Thought Leaders and TWL Local Culture Educators, we, at Teach With Love, truly believe that experiencing diverse cultures through travel can be an important and transformative experience for educators, helping them to develop culturally informed best practices and become more responsive leaders. Additionally, it highlights the value of community and grassroots efforts in supporting educational programs, as well as a commitment to promoting the work and ideas of influential educators like Paolo Freire. Finally, our mission at Teach With Love is reflected in our professional learning experiences, which serve not only as a means of raising funds for other Teach With Love™️ Scholarships but also as an integral part of our organization's broader vision and goals.
Together, we can foster empathy, promote social justice, and make sure every voice is lifted and heard.
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