Professionalism and Expertise
Kaleidoscope Adventures’ accomplished staff, comprised of former teachers, music educators, hospitality industry experts and group travel professionals, works together as a team to ensure your tour is everything you hoped for and more. Keeping your curriculum and budget objectives in mind, we listen to your needs, advise you on your best tour options, create an itinerary that works for you and provide personal attention to every detail. With your input, our company will work closely with you on hotel accommodations, transportation, attraction tickets, meals, sightseeing, shopping, special events, and unique performance venues in 40+ outstanding destinations throughout North America. Our team is fiercely committed to our mission and core values, giving you opportunities “to learn, have fun and experience the world from a new perspective through travel.”
Robin Parker – President/CEO/Owner
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x100
robin@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- The President/CEO/Owner of Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A “Wonder Woman” who wears many hats in many areas;
- A wife, daughter, sister, aunt and a friend;
- A “Yankee” born and raised most of my life in Butler, Pennsylvania;
- A three year veteran of the Sequinettes – drill team for the Golden Tornadoes Marching Band where I was the official band counter;
- A graduate of Butler Area Senior High School;
- A graduate of Slippery Rock University with a BS in Health and Physical Education;
- The Founder of the Butler County Soccer Association;
- A former flight attendant “Sky Goddess” with Eastern Airlines where I lived in Atlanta Georgia;
- A former coach of soccer, softball, cheerleading, basketball and track;
- A former physical education teacher in Pennsylvania and Florida;
- A true Virgo with all the personality traits to go with it;
- A believer in having fun and getting the most out of each day;
- A highly energized, dependable, flexible person with a big heart for giving;
- A thankful person for the opportunity to serve your students in a way that will bring memories that last a lifetime;
- An awesome tour director with a deep passion for giving each student an education through travel that will last a lifetime;
- The master of unlimited costumes – I Love Holidays!!!
Karla Tomaszewski – Director of Operations/Sr. Sales Manager
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x108
karla@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- A Director of Operations/Sr. Sales Manager for Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A wife, daughter, sister, favorite aunt, and a friend;
- A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the tour and travel/hospitality industry;
- Passionate about tour directing and student/youth travel;
- A loyal employee of Kaleidoscope Adventures since 1996;
- A native of Herrin, IL;
- Friendly, organized, dependable, and love to read;
- Available to plan your next trip;
- Happily married to my husband Phil.
Joseph Hodge – Director of Sales
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x109
joseph@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- Passionate that what I accomplish at Kaleidoscope Adventures should transform young lives helping them become responsible, caring, confident adults;
- A former middle school band and orchestra teacher and graduate of the Boston Conservatory;
- An educator dedicated to keeping education in every tour;
- A Senior Sales Manager with over 25 years customer service, support and consulting;
- A switch-hitter baritone/tenor in my church choir;
- Blessed – (some say cursed, but I don’t know otherwise) – to be the only male in my immediate family: I have a mother, wife, 3 daughters and 5 sisters;
- A husband to a much more-talented musician than I;
- A straight-ahead jazz enthusiast and a Latin jazz percussionist “wannabe”;
- An Orlando Magic fan;
- A bird-watcher;
- A lover of Cape Cod;
- A perfector of the medium-rare, grilled ribeye steak;
- A cookie monster.
Hilde Jones – Sr. Sales Manager
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x110
hilde@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- A Senior Sales Manager for Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and a godmother;
- A professional with over 25+ years of experience in sales, hospitality and administrative management;
- Passionate about student/youth travel, the Zora Neale Hurston Festival and animals;
- A former director of sales of a hotel in the state of Florida for 15 years;
- A native of the Long Island (NY) and Seattle areas and educated in Seattle;
- Pleasant, accurate, reliable, sincere, full of life and generous;
- Prepared to make your trip a wonderful experience with memories to treasure for a lifetime with accomplishments;
- Presently living blissfully with my son, Hakeem and my joyful and mischievous Lhasa Apso (dog) Akela.
Lisa Scalzo– Trip Planner/Sales Manager
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x102
lisa@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- A professional Trip Planner/Sales Manager for Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A mother to four; one daughter and three sons, ranging from 7 to 21 years old;
- A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in event planning, sales, marketing, fundraising, customer service, organizational management and business development;
- Passionate about student/youth travel;
- A former business owner and entrepreneur;
- A native of Alexandria, Virginia and moved to Orlando in 2005;
- A friendly, detail-oriented, energetic, responsible, dedicated and giving person;
- Committed to creating a custom trip and experience that you and your students will remember for a lifetime;
- Happily married to my husband, Greg.
Greg Dotson – Operations Coordinator/Sales/Trip Planner
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x103
greg@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- An Operations Coordinator & Tour Director for Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- So happy to have joined the Kaleidoscope Adventures team in January 2010;
- A professional with over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry;
- A performer who spent many years making Magic as a Dancer, Singer & Actor at Walt Disney World;
- A person with a gift for planning and bringing joy to others;
- Passionate about travel and the chance to explore new destinations;
- Originally from the Midwest, spending my early years in Anderson, IN;
- A graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington with a degree in Psychology. Go Hoosiers!;
- A former musician who played Baritone throughout high school and college in concert, marching, and pep bands, and excelled as a Drum Major both in high school and throughout college;
- Married to my high school sweetheart, Sheri, with two amazing children, Cameron and Cailey.
Peggy Moritz – Trip Planner/Sales Manager
Phone: (832) 287-9510
peggy@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- A Trip Planner/Sales Manager for Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A choir director with 30+ years of experience;
- A teacher who loves to give students new experiences through travel;
- Friendly, organized, dependable and full of energy ready to plan your next trip;
- A two-time recipient of Who’s Who Among American Teachers;
- A wife, a mother of a professional bassist and teacher, sister and Oma (grandmother);
- A Texan by choice;
- A private piano and voice teacher;
- An avid reader and crafter;
- Excited to be a part of Kaleidoscope Adventures.
Anastasiya Shirley – Accounting
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x113
ana@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- An Accounting and Operations professional at Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A team player willing to go the extra mile to make each trip a truly unforgettable experience;
- A Graduate of International Christian University Vienna – Kiev with a BBA in Marketing;
- Fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian;
- An expert in customer service and satisfaction due to prior experience in the hospitality industry;
- An avid traveler who goes places not for a visit, but rather an experience;
- Honest, respectful, passionate and always available to help;
- Fortunate to have traveled a lot throughout high school and college;
- Focused on our clients, their needs, wants and wishes;
- Currently in the process of planning the next family adventure with my husband David.
Jessie Sloan – Operations Coordinator
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x101
jessie@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- An Operations Coordinator and Administrative Assistant for Kaleidoscope Adventures;
- A mother, daughter, sister and aunt;
- A former hotel front office manager;
- A native of Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Florida with my mother at the age of 10;
- Passionate about spending time with my two sons and doing family oriented activities;
- A loyal employee of Kaleidoscope Adventures since 2006;
- Friendly, organized and ready to help with anything you need in your trip planning process.
Nicole Toogood – Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Phone: (800) 774-7337 x0
nicole@kaleidoscopeadventures.com
I am…
- A mother, sister, daughter and friend;
- Passionate about spending time with my seven year old daughter;
- A new resident to Orlando (from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania);
- A photographer;
- Addicted to sweets;
- An avid traveler;
- Always working hard to wow people and make memories for them that will last a lifetime;
- Excited to answer your call for your next trip.
Kaleidoscope Adventures can customize a complete travel package catered to your needs and educational objectives to 40+ destinations. We will assist you with hotel accommodations, transportation, attraction tickets, meals, sightseeing, shopping, special events, and unique performance venues plus more.