HETO - TMC Information

To become a HETO teacher, you must:

1. Have a love of travel, or at least willingness for adventure and excitement. Above all, traveling teachers must be ready to embrace the Honduran culture and life. We travel to Honduras not only to share our ideas and knowledge, but also learn from the Honduran educators.

2. Be a licensed teacher in the state of Indiana who is currently teaching at an Indiana public or private school. We encourage teachers of all grades and subjects to apply. Our current and alumni HETO teachers come from all backgrounds: general classroom, music, physical education, religion, Spanish, kindergarten, special education, and art.

3. Commit to participate in all HETO monthly planning meetings and fundraising functions before your trip. A detailed calendar will be provided to you and absences must be cleared through the HETO director at least 24-hours in advance.

4. Journal your experience while on the brigade and participate in reflections with other HETO teachers. Your

reflections while in Honduras will help you see the connections you can make back at home with your family, friends, students, and administrators.

5. Agree to complete at least one project to support one of our 11 HETO Partner Schools within one year of your return. All projects must be approved by the HETO Executive Board. Project ideas can include, but are not limited to: starting a student club at the HETO teacher’s school, planning and executing a fundraiser to better a HETO school, holding school supply drives, and/or planning a school-wide cultural project. Teachers may collaborate when planning projects and should submit their project request together.

6. Act as an ambassador and assist in recruiting future HETO teachers from his/her own school, as well as other area schools.