Last spring, I began working with a team of teachers and students at my school to plan, write, and implement a grant project to renovate and modernize our school library. The grant was funded in part by a small Peace Corps grant, as well as by our village's mayor's office and our school's parent association. … Continue reading Library Opening
Week 8!
October 5 is International Teacher's Day, and here in Moldova it's a very big holiday (read about last year's celebration here). At our school, we started the day off with a short assembly outside in the school's courtyard. One student from each class presented their wishes for the teachers and thanked them for the work … Continue reading Ziua Profesorului (Teacher’s Day) 2017
Week 7!
Autumn has arrived in Moldova! After a couple rather warm weeks at the beginning of September, the weather became more chilly and the last several days the air has been crisp and cool. We even had frost yesterday morning! Autumn in Moldova is the harvest and wine-making season. My host parents have spent the last … Continue reading Autumn in Moldova
The Oke Den 