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The Grimes family went to Latvia to visit their exchange student Elizabeth (left).
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5 Questions with an LC | 'I Just Have a Heart for These Kids'

By Host Families at CIEE

Meet Sophie Grimes, a CIEE BridgeUSA local coordinator based in Portland, Oregon.

The Labrie family from Washington state
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5 Questions with an LC | Bringing Global Connections to Spokane

By Host Families at CIEE

Meet Kristen Labrie, a CIEE BridgeUSA local coordinator based in Washington state. She’s also a fifth-grade teacher.

Jala Washington of Texas is a local coordinator with CIEE BridgeUSA.
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5 Questions with an LC | Bringing the Exchange Experience Full Circle

By Host Families at CIEE

Meet Jala Washington, a CIEE BridgeUSA local coordinator based outside Austin, Texas. She’s also a reporter and weekend news anchor.

Local student exchange coordinators gathered in Minnesota recently for a training session.
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What Does a Local Student Exchange Coordinator Do? (And How to Become One)

By Host Families at CIEE

Student exchange coordinators are trusted community members who support international students and host families in the region.

Kate Mann of Texas is a local coordinator with CIEE BridgeUSA.
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5 Questions with an LC | What Really Impresses a High School Teacher About CIEE BridgeUSA

By Host Families at CIEE

Meet Kate Mann, a CIEE BridgeUSA local coordinator based in Irving, Texas. She’s been supporting exchange students and host families for three years while also working as a high school teacher.