Tracey McCormick

Providing students with an opportunity to travel is one of the most rewarding experiences you can offer young people. Not only does it enhance your curriculum, but also fosters self-confidence, independence and curiosity in your students.

After graduating with a B.Ed. in French Studies, my career led me into the wonderful world of independent schools and international education, working at the Canadian College Italy. I joined Ellison Travel & Tours in 2006, after spending six years living in Lanciano, an ancient Roman city surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and the Apennine Mountains. It was an ideal setting for me to discover the country and become fluent in Italian.

During the latter half of my stay in Italy, I spent three years working as a European Tour Manager and have escorted numerous high school and adult groups through Italy, Switzerland, England, France, Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic. The travel motivations of these groups were varied, and I have escorted educational tours, choirs, orchestras, sports teams, and leisure travellers. My personal travels have also taken me to Egypt, Thailand, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Cuba.

Travelling with students has allowed me to observe them consider opportunities that they wouldn't have known existed if they had stayed at home. I look forward to helping you make the world your classroom. Buon viaggio!