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Thank you for visiting my blog, I hope that I can write as much as possible when I am in Kakuma, of course it depends on if I have reasonabl

Hello! I'm thrilled to say that my talkback at the Landing Theatre in Houston was such a joy. Thank you to Troy Scheid and David Rainey...

This weekend I was looking back on travels, grad school, and reflecting on my growth as an educator. Below is a excerpt reflection paper...

Yesterday, was my last full day in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and it was packed full of adventure, visits, donations, and learning! Marti...

Gofundme.com/ltpafrica Today was a day of celebrating! Both Marti and my LTP classes wrapped up today by combining classes we were able...

Gofundme.com/ltpafrica Its been a crazy few days of ups and downs. Friday, capped off our week. The students and reviewed our family...

(side story I forgot to share) When I showed the students my dogs- Cookie and Monkey. The first thing they asked was, "what are those...

Gofundme.com/ltpafrica Today I learned, well I already knew it, but now its confirmed- Kids are kids no matter what continent you are on!...

What. An. Amazing. Day! These kids are a dream and are helping me live my dream! I'm so so thrilled to be here I can't even put it into...

Woke up at 5am, packed and headed out of the hotel with a few slices of bread and butter. Our trip to the Wilson airport was short and...