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.
Each team member has been asked to raise $2300 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. Because this is a volunteer service trip facilitated
by the non-profit organization INGAGE Unlimited, all
donations are tax deductible and can be made online
here. Just select my
name from the drop down menu for team members. I will also
be sending out an email update following my trip to share
about my experience. Message me if you have any questions!
-Thank you so much for your consideration-