Area Representative Testimonials

Our family hosted a girl from Japan when my daughter was nine years old and my son was thirteen. I thought it was a great way for my children to learn about different cultures - little did I know that 15 years later, I would end up being the Global Insights Director for the State of Oklahoma and have had over 400 students come to our state and into our hearts. Not only have my children learned about different cultures, we have had the opportunity to travel to Australia, Russia, Japan, and Germany and have many friends that have welcomed us into their homes. Some of the student have come back to visit us, as well. These students have a very special place in my heart and some even have their pictures hanging on our wall with the pictures of our own children.  

Global Insights students are "the cream of the crop" and I am always excited to meet the next group arriving in Oklahoma. I have made many dear friends workings with Global Insights, not only in the US,  but throughout the world. One thing I have learned from being involved in the exchange program is that these students can touch your heart in a way you can never imagine. When they leave, they know they will always have a family to come to in America. It’s a feeling you have to experience!

Tammy Davenport
Oklahoma