ABOUT US
Discover Our Story: Connecting People, Cultures, and Experiences
About us
Global supply and exchange uses educational and cultural exchanges to increase mutual understanding between the education in the United States and the education in Oaxaca.
In particular, Global Supply and Exchange provides School districts, teachers and student teachers opportunities to travel abroad to interact with Oaxacan schools and experience their culture and values while sharing their own American culture and values. In addition, Global Supply and Exchange participants are involved in one or more professional activities, class observations in a K-12 classroom, teacher practice, cultural and language classes, excursions, workshops.
Mision
To facilitate and promote cultural and academic exchange by providing high-quality programs that allow participants to immerse themselves in an enriching experience, enhance their skills, and foster intercultural understanding
Vision
To be leaders in fostering cultural and academic exchange, promoting mutual understanding, personal enrichment, and global collaboration. We aspire to be recognized as a bridge that connects people from diverse cultures, providing opportunities for personal and academic growth, and generating a positive impact on the involved communities.
Team Members
Our international team consists of passionate and talented individuals who bring a wealth of expertise from diverse backgrounds, including multinational enterprises, top nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions. From our dedicated employees to our experienced management team, board members, and advisers, we have assembled a group of exceptional individuals who are committed to our mission.
FERNANDO MARTÍNEZ SÁNCHEZ
Fernando Martínez Sánchez, from Oaxaca, Mexico, studied his Bachelor of Foreign Language Teaching at the Language School of the Benito Juárez Autonomous University of Oaxaca (UABJO). He worked as a professor of Spanish and Latin American culture at Juniata College in the state of Pennsylvania, United States, for 6 years. Through Juniata College, Fernando was certified as a teacher of English (TESOL) in Otavalo, Ecuador. Since 2002 to 2022, was part of the Department of Spanish for International students of the Language Department (FI), UABJO. He has been a teacher of Spanish in this department and in the Bachelor of Foreign Language Teaching of the same Language Department. He was coordinator of the Department of Spanish for International students of the FI from 2012 to 2018 and Director of Evaluation of the UABJO from 2016 – 2018. He was director of the FI of the UABJO from 2018 to 2022. At the moment, Fernando is the subdirector of Academics Support at the UABJO. His professional passion is working with national and international students, creating national and international academic projects, supporting students from communities in Oaxaca in vulnerable situations, and promoting national and international mobility in teachers, students and alumni.
Our Model
Join Global Exchange and transform your life! Our revolutionary program combines weekend gatherings, pre-trip workshops, and exciting international travels. Why should you join?
Imagine having the opportunity to develop key skills such as empathy, autonomy, and a global perspective. At Global Exchange, we believe in the transformative power of international experience for high school students from all backgrounds. Through our unforgettable journeys, you will be able to immerse yourself in new cultures, meet people from around the world, and expand your horizons in a unique way.
Furthermore, your participation in Global Exchange directly contributes to our organizational expansion and the expansion of our program, providing more opportunities to young people like yourself.
So, are you ready to embark on a life-changing adventure? Join Global Exchange and discover the power of international experience. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
