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Escape

June 28, 2012 - by Jovan

I thought I’d escaped teaching 😉 but as I walked over to GOALS’ Shatulet site I was informed Jolinda Hackett that I would be helping her teach an English class. It was quite fun even when Elsye, a participant from last year, shyly refused…

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Local Staffer : Emilio
Haiti My Haiti

Local Staffer : Emilio

June 27, 2012 - by Jovan

Apart from Kona, Jolinda, and my workshop participants what truly keeps me inspired and motivated are the local staffers like Emilio and Jean Kennedy. The joy and love they carry in their hearts literally spills out into the world. Since my first visit, they…

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Sauce Pwa
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Sauce Pwa

June 27, 2012 - by Jovan

I got a chance to cook Sauce Pwa today. I’d be lying if I said sauce pwa (bean sauce) is my favorite haitian dish, though I did use to enjoy immensely the boy(dough boys) my grandma used to include. Random Aside : In my…

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Musings

Teacher

June 27, 2012 - by Jovan

I wonder sometimes who will teach my children. Who will empart the lessons I never knew I was learning. Who will teach them to split a mango and claim the bone so that they can have the ultimate prize of watching another person smile….

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Fruits of Your Labor
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Fruits of Your Labor

June 27, 2012 - by Jovan

Rarely do I ever get to see the fruits of my labor. I wont know for years whether my 6th graders go on to college, or even stay in school…but luckily this summer I’ve gotten to see the potential fora successful endeavor. Going to…

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