2020: The Lost Year?
As another year comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the world. So many comments getting thrown around about ‘good riddens 2020’, ‘may 2021 be better’, ‘what a waste of year’, ‘2020 is our lost year’, etc. It’s been a tough year all around. So is 2020 the lost year? I think […]
A Week in Guatemala
Interested in hearing a bit more about my experience in Guatemala? I had the opportunity to share a little about my trip — taking me back to the hills of Quiche dancing with my little friends. School the World does amazing work — and with all the schools closed right now, they are being as […]
The World has Lost its Mind
I’m not talking about the global pandemic. I know that words aren’t the solution, but words do provide a different perspective. A hundred years ago, I think that racism was a hatred that was learned from a previous generation and passed along. Today it seems like racism is based on a fear — a fear of […]
Dear Carolyn
Dear Carolyn: How has it been two years? Can you believe it? I miss you. It feels like a lifetime ago that I’ve heard your sweet voice, yet at the same time, it feels like yesterday. I have so many things I wish I could have shared with you – so many adventures we could […]
School Dedication and Bittersweet Farewells
Starting our day a little later today, we were able to sleep in a bit, but quickly headed to the community for our final day. Every day we are greeted with waves of kids and hugs, and since today many would be performing, they were all dressed their best. Over the course of the week, […]
Final touches and Market Shopping
We had four hours to put the final touches on our school today as we had to head to the market by noon. With lots of painting to do, I was assigned to the mural. My vision included a tree with lots of leaves and an owl, plus rainbows, flowers and butterflies. My teammate thought […]
Life in Quiche
Jetlag 4 Jessica 0 Today started much like yesterday – continental breakfast and then making sandwiches for lunch. We were all abuzz as today was the home visits where we are able to see a glimpse into the life of someone living in Quiche. Upon arrival to the community, half of the teams headed for […]
Cement, cement, cement
Jetlag 4Jessica 0 Our day started with breakfast and sandwich making for lunch today. Peanut butter and jelly! Upon arrival at the community, my group headed off to the classroom to teach a lesson. School the World offered suggestions of lesson plans, but I already knew what I was doing. I’ve been preparing for weeks […]
Welcome Ceremony and Work Commences
To start… Jetlag 3 Jessica 0 I woke up at four am today. Better than 3am yesterday. After traveling four hours from Antigua to the community we will be helping, we arrived to the most beautiful site. All of the kids were lined up waving American flags cheering for our arrival. It was a truly […]