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 Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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 $2200 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. Please email me if you have
any questions!
Thank you so much for your consideration!!! I can't wait to share my experience with all of you!
Samantha Carlin