After three months of commuting between Memphis and Birmingham, traveling to Central America, and spending my time figuring out what to do next, my life is going to fall into a semblance of order in two weeks!
I'll be teaching two classes of 10-12 year olds English three days a week, and ballet to preschoolers on Tuesdays. What's even better is that the school's mission, to offer supplementary and creative education - it's the only school in San Juan offering free English classes - focuses on the poorest kids in the city. Of course, that brings several more challenges to teaching than a simple language barrier, but it's a mission close to my heart, largely thanks to NBE. I'm sure I'll take these words back when I'm exhausted and fed up with some annoying preteen, but I can't wait.
The school is one small part of a large concrete building, home to several organizations, and it is struggling. If I weren't here this semester, I honestly don't know how they'd keep the two classes I'm teaching. It's nice to know I can make a concrete contribution to their staff.
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