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TURNER – International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) welcomes Brenda Maloney as a new Local Coordinator.
“I have lived in northern Montana most of my life. In high school, my parents hosted three exchange students in total. The experience and relationships we made compelled me also to host. We hosted a boy from Taiwan a few years ago and are currently hosting a boy from Spain. I have two children, ages 21 and 17. We own a farm and ranch and enjoy being outdoors. We love to attend basketball games, community events, camping, and travel whenever possible. I work part-time as an ultrasound technologist and serve as a volunteer EMT in our community. I’m excited to work with exchange students because I love learning about different cultures and thrive on seeing how they can be introduced in our community and school. It is an invaluable experience for everyone.”
Brenda is excited for this new opportunity to work with international high school students and the local families that host them and feels that having exchange students in our local schools and communities increase mutual understanding and improves relationships between countries. Brenda will be working with families and schools in Turner and in the surrounding area.
Brenda is currently looking for families that would like to host for the school year of 2025. Exchange students live as a member of the host family—not a guest or boarder. They participate in family activities, follow host family rules, and help with chores. Students have their own medical insurance and spending money to cover all personal expenses; Host families provide room & board and loving parental guidance to the student. As the Local Coordinator, Brenda is available to answer questions, give advice, and provide general support to students and host families throughout the experience. For more information about hosting or working with ICES, please contact Brenda Maloney at bmaloney@icesusa.org.
