So I started this to note all my cooking and whatnot (from Pinterest mostly) but am going to update it while I am on my amazing trip in Guatemala! So disregard anything under this post :)
We leave in 14 hours and 50 minutes (who's counting?) and I am super stoked. I don't think I will sleep much tonight, but we will see!
For those who don't know, one of my concentrations is ESL. This doesn't mean I speak Spanish and am going to teach English solely. It is more about bridging information from one's first language to English. I don't need to know Spanish to help a student understand how the life cycle works or how to describe someone's outfit. Making information relevant and meaningful to the student is something this curriculum really focuses on. I could not be happier with this choice because I think it has really changed how I teach in a classroom. I am teaching 21 6th graders in Guatemala City and I am actually teaching English. While doing this, I am working on my practicum for this curriculum so then I will be done with all 5 of my ESL classes and will be ready to test for my endorsement. Along with that test, I am taking my middle-level math endorsement test and my PLT (mostly psychology).
I don't know what to expect, so I am anxious, but very excited! Already had to get another bag, I have so many teaching supplies and food. Hopefully my sensitive palate will be forgiving, but I have a whole bottle of Pepto-Bismol!
I am communicating mostly on Skype, but I assume a little bit of Facebook too! Skype: kirstin.keller
I have most of my family in with this technology business, but some still working on it!
Hopefully I can update with pictures and my stories about this wonderful experience! When I get back, I will be able to transfer this all over to my website: www.kirstinkeller.com (I am not taking my Mac, so I can't update my actual website!)
We should be checked into a hotel the first night where I will do my next update!
Wish me luck! As my 6-year-old brother told me, "don't let the plane crash!" I told him I would do my personal best to let the plane fly its way!
Ciao!
Kirstin
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