Each quarter a staff member from the AYA national office nominates a Local Coordinator for ‘LC of the Quarter’. This quarter Dina Berg from South Carolina was nominated by Michael Falvey, Grants Regional Director. Dina has been with AYA as a Local Coordinator since 2008 and is … [Read more...]
September LC of the Month: Debra from Indiana
The fall semester is off to a great start for our students! And we know our Local Coordinators and host families play a huge role in their success, providing the support and encouragement they need to feel involved and a a part of the family! As tradition, we always ask our … [Read more...]
7 Questions Every New Local Coordinator Has
Here are some commonly asked questions every new AYA Local Coordinator has. Maybe you have the same? 1. What is the expected time commitment? As a Local Coordinator (LC) you are encouraged to recruit host families throughout the year. During the spring and summer months LCs … [Read more...]
3 Activities To Look Forward To This Fall
Fall is all about back to school, sports and the upcoming holidays. We know our students are settling in and eager to experience new American traditions. We've asked our families and alumni students what they enjoyed most during the fall. Here's what their top activities to look … [Read more...]
Be A Part of Something Bigger: Join AYA!
Be a part of something bigger: to help bring the world together. When you join the AYA family as an International Education Coordinator (IEC)/Local Coordinator you will gain more than a new role; you will join a fun, supportive, and inspiring organization and team of people … [Read more...]
Meet LC Dina from South Carolina: 11 Years with AYA
AYA is proud to have Local Coordinators who have stayed with our program for more than a decade! Are you curious to learn why our LCs stayed with AYA for so long? Meet LC Dina from South Carolina who gave AYA an insider's look intp what it means to be an AYA Local Coordinator. … [Read more...]