Dear family and friends-
I hope you are
doing well! I want to let you know about an amazing opportunity I
have to travel with a team of teachers from my school district to
the Dominican Republic this summer! We will be preparing
and presenting professional development workshops for teachers
who work with students from four schools located in areas of
extreme need. Children facing poverty face unique
challenges, and so we will study Eric Jensen’s
book, Teaching
with Poverty in Mind, to help
us prepare appropriate materials to adequately address the needs
described by the teachers. As we spend time with educators
and community leaders we will also gain an understanding of the
challenges they face and learn from their experiences. I am
sure the learning will be mutual and many relationships will be
established. Since we will be learning about the history and
culture of the Dominican Republic and visiting some of
their prominent historical sites, I will also be looking for ways
that I can bring this experience back into my own classroom and
develop connections within my curriculum where possible. I am so
excited for this opportunity to be of service, sharing my passion
for teaching and helping children with others!
Each team
member has been asked to raise $2300 by mid-May to cover the
expenses for this serving opportunity. I am wondering if
you would like to be a part of my support team and help me raise
these funds? This is a volunteer service trip facilitated by the
non-profit organization INGAGE UNLIMITED. All contributions are
501(c)3 tax deductible donations and can be made
online here.
Just select my name from the drop down menu for team members.
Your donation will assist with our travel and provide support for
the families and students with whom we engage along the
way. I will also
be sending out an email update following my trip to share
about my experience. Please email me if you have any
questions!
Thank you so
much for your consideration.
With
gratitude,
Michele