Thursday Teaching Experiences

Briana McCall
Today was my group's last day teaching at Independence Primary School, and for me, it was my favorite of the days we've been teaching there. The day started off with us taking all the students to watch their boys and girls softball games against Placencia. Both teams from Independence did amazing and crushed their opponents. But most of all, they had fun, despite the intense heat and extra long innings.  We then had our 1 1/2 hour lunch break (I could get used the those!), and returned to teach our final lessons. Today was the first day I kept all 40 of my Standard 4 kids together, and we did some fun activities to learn about similes. They worked so hard and had fun at the same time! We ended our day by going to the Social Studies competition that 12 of the students have been intensely preparing for. The teams did great and it was wonderful to see all the support of their fellow teachers and classmates. The room where the competition was held was SO full that people had to stand or observe from the outside! It was a great last day at Independence, and I am anxious to see how Red Bank will compare. I'm sure it will be just as much of a learning experience!

Marcela Moore
    Being an Education major in Louisville and being placed in an elementary school in Belize as an educator is an amazing experience. I have had the opportunitiy to experience educational, intellectual, personal and social growth. I have witnessed the value of an education. I am truly having the time of my life. This has been the opportunity of a lifetime and I will never forget it. This is the first time I have ventured outside the US as an educator and my life will never be the same. Today was my last day in my preschool class at Red Bank Christian School.  They have been the most adorable and interesting group of students. They love learning and are so patient and kind. I will miss them so much.  I have learned so much from them as they have learned from me. Next I will be at Independence and can't wait for that experience.What an amazing journey and I am anxiously anticipating what lies ahead!