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One of the main components of teaching I have always focused on and consider a strength of mine is engagement. Engagement is an...

Leaving Senegal was a hard goodbye. I have grown as a person and an educator in a way that I wasn't expecting, questioned everything...

St. Louis is a delightful city. Beauty can be found everywhere, from the people and the shops to the bridges, making it a true pleasure....

Uniform for our school- Cem Pikine Teaching Jessie teaching Students Tuesday and Wednesday were incredible days! We had the opportunity...

Yesterday was Monday, but due to Easter, there was no school. We began the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the...

The highlight of today, Easter Sunday, was having lunch at our host teacher's house. We intended to begin at eleven, but in typical...

Most people who know me would describe me as not being shy or easily embarrassed. However, last night, I felt like I stood out...

Yesterday turned out to be an adventure. We were scheduled to depart for the farm at eleven, but due to Senegalese time, we ended up...

Yesterday was Friday. Fridays in Senegal are mosque days- required for men and optional for women. Fatoumata's school is closed the...

Today was the day I have been looking forward to since finding out that I was selected for the Fulbright Teachers Program. We got to meet...

I couldn't help but hum the old song from the musical as we made our four-hour journey from Dakar to St. Louis today. As we moved from...

Today was a full but fun day! I was at breakfast at 6 AM and wasn't finished with the day until 8 PM. We had three learning sessions...

Since arriving in Senegal, I have been soaking it all in! We are learning all about Senegalese culture, food, families, and education....

My journey to Senegal began in the middle of the night. My best friend drove me and after getting breakfast at a place that was open all...

How do you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime? I can't even begin to describe all the feelings rolling up and down my spine. I am...

As I reflect on the journey I've taken so far, and the journey to come- this last six months has been full self-reflection, learning, and...