Tag Archives: West Africa

Visiting Kim’s Classroom: Marshmallow Structures

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

For our second day helping Kim teach at her school, our lesson was all about structures. For anyone who missed the estimation activity last class, Mom and I reintroduced our selves. We explained how we are both engineers and a … Continue reading →

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First Day in Liberia: Walk About Kim’s Community

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

After 27 hours of traveling we finally made it to Liberia! After finding Kim at the airport (!) we spent our first night at the luxurious Farmington Hotel right across the street. After a much needed night’s sleep, we met … Continue reading →

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Teaching in Liberia 

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

As an education volunteer, my main assignment in the Peace Corps is teaching at the local high school. I’m teaching math to the 10th and 11th graders. It’s hard to believe but I’m already more than 2 months into the … Continue reading →

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