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 to South America in the summer of 2020. We will be providing professional development training for teachers in Peru. Children growing up in these settings face unique challenges and the teachers often do not have the training to address their academic or social/emotional needs.
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 community in which we will work, 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. Poverty affects each of our schools in various ways. I am so excited for this opportunity to be of service, sharing my passion for teaching and helping children, while exploring new places!
Each team member has been asked to raise funds to cover the expenses and resources for this service 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 they can be made online at http://ingageunlimited.org/donate. Just select the project, Peru 2020, and then you can put your donation amount in the field next to my name. Your donation will assist with our travel and provide support for the teachers, families, and students with whom we engage along the way. I will also be sending out pictures, and video updates following the trip to share about our experience. Please let me know if you have any questions!
With love and gratitude,
Kelly