Missing School SOL#17
One of the interesting parts about being an international teacher is that my students are very international! Many of them are dual citizens and have family homes in other countries. […]
What Sells in Venezuela SOL#16
This faculty auction was very fun, but totally unexpected! I will have you know that the hottest items were a German Chocolate Cake, Milk, Peanut butter, laundry soap, and feminine […]
International Day at CIC SOL#15
International Day is my favorite school event. When you have an awesome event like this you don’t mind being at school on a Saturday from 9:30-2. In fact, if it […]
Stage Fright SOL#14
My hands were shaking. I struggled to keep my smile in place. I told myself that I wasn’t actually on the stage so how could I have stage fright? It […]
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The four days I spent in the Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) is the end of my three weeks backpacking through Peru and Bolivia. Check out my posts on Lima, […]
Long Division SOL#12
When I was a student in third grade I remember thinking I was great at long division. I always got stars on my papers and good test scores. Then I […]
Beauty & The Beast SOL#11
I have been hearing the rehearsals for Beauty and The Beast for the past couple of months because my classroom is right next to the stage. Yesterday they did the […]
Cell Phone Usage in Europe SOL#10
This slice is a bit silly but it is about a topic that I’m slightly concerned about…staying connected to family, friends, and the world while I’m backpacking solo around Europe […]
Extracurricular Fun SOL#9
One thing about teaching internationally that I didn’t know while I was still working on my masters is that international teachers are frequently required to host after school activities. Some […]
Why I Stay in Venezuela SOL#8
Family and friends back home frequently ask me why I stay in Venezuela. Usually my first answer is simply that I like it here. The follow up question is generally […]
Teaching Wanderlust 