Habari gani?

Day 23 of Kenya Project - Saturday May 23, 2009

Mambo!

Well now we have finished teaching at two schools. I can’t believe how fast time is flying by here. We have been in Kenya for just over 3 weeks now, but it feels like we have been here FOREVER! The school we taught at this week was called Seet Kobor Secondary School. The school was approximately an hour and 20 minutes from our house. I would say that this week was a huge SUCCESS. I feel like I improved in my abilities as a teacher in just over a week. Each time I teach I learned something new about what works in the class, and what are effective ways to teach the material. I guess I also have become more confident in my abilities.

Here is a copy of an anonymous question from one of the students that I received this week:

“I really appreciate you teaching, we have learn more enjoy the teaching it is like we have now weapons ready for war that is ready to face life with courage. I think we will miss you a lot.”

Hearing this response from a student really makes me happy and validates the work of QHO/YESS. Some of the issues presented in the classroom can become overwhelming and at times I wonder how we can tackle all of them. But hearing a response like the one above from a student just makes me smile. If we can get through to one person, make a difference in one student’s life, to me it is all worth it.

I have so many experiences that I want to share with all of you but it is hard to type them fast enough. Hopefully you can follow my thoughts. Hope all is well back home. Talk to you again in a week.

deirdre <3