What are the personal and professional qualities of an exchange candidate?
Educator Exchange positions are very competitive. There are more applicants than available positions. Successful candidates must be excellent ambassadors and should be able to communicate effectively. Exchange educators may be called upon to talk about the Colorado education system, educational practices, and life in the United States. An Exchange Educator may be the first American Australians/New Zealanders have met. Educators need to be flexible and adaptable to school systems that use unfamiliar methods. Schools vary as they reflect the philosophy of individual administrators, their communities, location (city, town, country), or the background of the students enrolled. It will be very different from your present teaching assignment. Educators and their families must be prepared to adapt to a new environment, different living accommodation, an unknown community, and definite cultural differences. An open mind and a willingness to adapt and learn are the keys to a successful exchange
