Category Archives: Guatemala

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 →

I’m in my second week of teaching & 3rd week in Guatemala.  I have 3 weeks left after this.  I’m at that part of the trip where, you simulteously feel at home, and then realize how swiftly your trip is … Continue reading →

So, I just finished my first full week of teaching 4th grade students in the town of Itzapa, Guatemala.  I was typically nervous all day Sunday, knowing that I would be receiving a new class the following day.  What would … Continue reading →