Giving students the opportunity to travel is one of the most rewarding experiences you can offer young people. Not only does it enhance your curriculum, but also fosters self-confidence, independence, and curiosity in your students.

After graduating with a B.Ed. in French Studies, my career led me into the wonderful world of independent schools and international education, working at the Canadian College Italy. I joined Ellison Tours in 2006, after spending six years living in Lanciano, an ancient Roman city surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and the Apennine Mountains. It was an ideal setting for me to discover the country and become fluent in Italian.

During the latter half of my stay in Italy, I spent three years working as a European Tour Manager and have escorted numerous high school and adult groups through Italy, Switzerland, England, France, Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic. The travel motivations of these groups was varied, and I have escorted educational tours, choirs, orchestras, sports teams, and leisure travellers. My personal travels have also taken me to Egypt, Thailand, Hungary, Slovakia, Spain, and Cuba. I’ve also seen much of Canada, including extended camping trips to Northern Ontario and through the Maritimes.

Travelling with students has allowed me to see them consider opportunities that they wouldn’t have known existed if they had stayed at home. I look forward to helping you make the world your classroom. Buon viaggio!

Comments from my clients:

“Special thanks goes to Tracey McCormick, our tour escort. Her knowledge, calm demeanour, easy laugh, and flexibility were major factors in creating this memorable tour that, for most of these students, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After meeting Tracey, I had complete confidence this tour would run smoothly and efficiently, which proved to be true.”
Kaleidoscope Adventures

“Always there, always organized. Always prepared to help us and be one of us. I can’t think of how she could be improved upon. And hate to think of the extra work we would have had if we’d not had an Ellison rep. with us. For sure she had the musicians’ respect.”
West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra

“Tracey was tremendous as a tour manager. She was professional, patient, and an invaluable facilitator – so well on top of everything and always helpful, cheerful and easy to work with.”
West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra