PHOTOS BIO Meet Janel Koloski, 1st winner of Travel Channel Star
Janel Koloski, a nanny in NYC, is giving up her days racing after rug-rats for her dream job. Janel will be hosting her own five-part web series on TravelChannel.com. On last night’s finale of Travel Channel Star, Janel was crowned the show’s very first winner, giving us a chance to see through her unique perspective. The first stop on her tour? Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she’ll explore the city’s history, art, and unique culture.
But who exactly is Janel? She’s someone with a lot of love, and not just for travel. While she currently lives in New York, she’s originally from Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education. Every job she has held has involved working with the disabled, something she considers to be a calling. She is also a model and shares her work on her Instagram:
and the owner Kathy Kramer is a lovely person! check it out! #model #nycmodel #commercialprint #fun @invisibelts @invisibelt10 thank you for the job @modelscoutedJanel’s relatable and honest take on the pros and cons of traveling won her over with viewers who helped get her to number one. “Traveling can be a little scary initially,” she said. “I don’t like that fear, because no one wants to be scared, but I am always so thankful I push past it, because growth and adventure wait on the other side!”
Winter pic! With the creative and talented @mistamoni #snow #ice #icequeen #nycmodel #model #brownhairdontcare #fierce #fearless #fearlessJanel A photo posted by Janel Koloski (@janelloves) on
In her spare time, Janel loves to dance, visit museums, try new foods, and paint and draw when she can. These are all the sorts of hobbies she’ll have plenty of time to explore as she hits the road with her new series. We’ll see you on the road, Janel!
(Photos: The Travel Channel)