Hey everyone!
So school is finally underway and things are starting to settle down a bit. The schedule was made for the 6 six classes (by me) so things are running a little more smoothly now. There are still occasional days when teachers fail to show up or just teach a double-period so then their next class misses a period but such is life here in Salone. haha I have discovered that I actually really enjoy teaching. I like being in front of a class and I enjoy helping them learn math (which is no easy feat especially here) I have also discovered that teaching is incredibly difficult work so to all my teacher friends out there keep up the good work! I have a lot of respect for you and the profession you have chosen. So I ended up getting 20 periods a week to teach which seems like it will be an okay amount despite peace corps recommending we teach no more than 15. I think I would be very very bored if I only taught 15 periods in a week since when I am not teaching I am just hanging out outside of the school. So I am pleased with the workload. Also, the one perk of having made the schedule myself is that I didnt schedule any periods on Friday. So while I am planning on being there most Fridays anyways, I have told them that once a month I will probably want to travel just to keep my own sanity (I love my town but sometimes it is just good to get away and relax for awhile)
So besides school life is going pretty well. I think I have integrated into the community pretty well and really like all my neighbors and everything. Sometimes the kids get a little annoying especially when they constantly ask me to study with them in the evening time after I have already taught for 5 hours but for the most part I dont mind it and am happy to study/play with them. For the most part though I like hanging out with the kids and the parents appreciate me keeping them busy every now and then. Keba (my puppy) is doing well and is growing quickly. I think he will be a very big dog and unfortunately for him all the neighbors are expecting him to be security for our compound which means he may have to sleep outside once he is bigger.. Sorry Keba.
Okay so here are a few new pics:
I have some video I wanted to upload but it was taking forever so I guess just enjoy the pictures for now!!
Love and miss you all!!
So school is finally underway and things are starting to settle down a bit. The schedule was made for the 6 six classes (by me) so things are running a little more smoothly now. There are still occasional days when teachers fail to show up or just teach a double-period so then their next class misses a period but such is life here in Salone. haha I have discovered that I actually really enjoy teaching. I like being in front of a class and I enjoy helping them learn math (which is no easy feat especially here) I have also discovered that teaching is incredibly difficult work so to all my teacher friends out there keep up the good work! I have a lot of respect for you and the profession you have chosen. So I ended up getting 20 periods a week to teach which seems like it will be an okay amount despite peace corps recommending we teach no more than 15. I think I would be very very bored if I only taught 15 periods in a week since when I am not teaching I am just hanging out outside of the school. So I am pleased with the workload. Also, the one perk of having made the schedule myself is that I didnt schedule any periods on Friday. So while I am planning on being there most Fridays anyways, I have told them that once a month I will probably want to travel just to keep my own sanity (I love my town but sometimes it is just good to get away and relax for awhile)
So besides school life is going pretty well. I think I have integrated into the community pretty well and really like all my neighbors and everything. Sometimes the kids get a little annoying especially when they constantly ask me to study with them in the evening time after I have already taught for 5 hours but for the most part I dont mind it and am happy to study/play with them. For the most part though I like hanging out with the kids and the parents appreciate me keeping them busy every now and then. Keba (my puppy) is doing well and is growing quickly. I think he will be a very big dog and unfortunately for him all the neighbors are expecting him to be security for our compound which means he may have to sleep outside once he is bigger.. Sorry Keba.
Okay so here are a few new pics:
Love and miss you all!!
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