On November 12, 2025, Fair Grove’s fourth grade students took a field trip to the Convoy of Hope to experience a wide range of career opportunities within this organization.
Kelly Elgin, fourth grade teacher, stated, “ . . . counselor, Mrs. Hollingsworth, organizes a career-focused field trip for our grade level each year.”
Angla Hollingsworth, Fair Grove Elementary Counselor, is responsible for the planning that goes into a field trip. Hollingsworth stated that when she plans out the field trips for elementary students she typically starts by identifying learning goals that align with students curriculum, researches appropriate locations that offer engaging and educational opportunities, and contacts the site chosen to arrange dates.
Convoy of Hope highlights many different career paths including agriculture, graphic design, logistics, education, and more. Convoy of Hope is a faith based organization that provides disaster relief and works to fight hunger, poverty, and inequality.
Elgin explained that showing students a variety of career paths gives them the opportunity to see how different skills and interests can work together to support a common mission. Teachers are a huge help during field trips. Elgin explained that on field trips teachers help to ensure the trip runs smoothly and safely by preparing them ahead of time.
Elgin stated, “… during the trip, we stay attentive, monitor student behavior closely, and maintain clear communication with all adults involved.” She added, “By being proactive and present, teachers ensure the experience is both safe and enjoyable for every student.”
Attending field trips benefits students in many ways. Hollingsworth said, “Field trips provide hands-on learning experiences that can’t always happen in the classroom. Career exploration field trips make my career lessons come alive, spark curiosity, and help students make real-world connections to what they’re learning.”
Nova Lee, a fourth grade student at Fair Grove, explained that she learned that Convoy of Hope helps provide food for those who are in need around the world. She added, “My favorite part of the trip was just learning about it and how it works.”
Hollingsworth explained alongside these benefits, field trips also build social skills, independence, and teamwork for students as they navigate new environments together.
Hollingsworth also has the opportunity to attend some field trips. She stated, “My favorite part is seeing students’ excitement when they experience something new for the first time. It’s rewarding to watch students’ curiosity and understanding grow outside the classroom.”
