Monthly Archives: July 2008

When I get back into town from school, I usually have either a salsa or Spanish class in the evening. They are surprisingly similar. Both are complex, filled with rules, and require attention to detail. But, ultimately, all the studying … Continue reading →

Today we celebrated all the July birthdays.  We all got in a circle, with the birthday kids in the middle.  All the teachers went and gave the birthday kids a hug & a present (notebook, crayons, or erasers).  We sang … Continue reading →

Our afternoon classes got rained out today…

It’s not all about teaching around here. On the weekends, we tend to get out and explore this country, which has a lot to offer. In my second weekend here, a bunch of us volunteers went to Lake Atitlan. It’s … Continue reading →

Check out the GVI link on the right (or here) to see updates about the school and actual pictures of the other volunteers and myself in action…

7:30 – Leave Antigua for Itzapa (where the school is). Approx. travel time 40 minutes I have two 4th grade classes, with 20+ students each.  Their age range is between 10-12; with two outliers at 15 and 18 respectfully).  The … Continue reading →

At the Houston airport on my way to Guatemala, I picked up a couple of children’s books in Spanish: Curious George & Charlotte’s Web. I read Charlotte’s Web as a kid and read it to my 3rd graders a few … Continue reading →