tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post1532727271138435734..comments2023-10-11T17:41:07.940+03:00Comments on The Other Side of the World: School...Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109478189330228210noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-60918067864002708992008-09-03T16:04:00.000+03:002008-09-03T16:04:00.000+03:00Anonymous, I only brought supplies I KNEW I would ...Anonymous, I only brought supplies I KNEW I would use. Luggage space is limited, so I have a pile of "maybe" stuff in the States that I will go through this summer and bring back only what I'll use. There was curriculum and books available here. I wish I had more classroom novels for my shelves, but that will accumulate. I suggest talking to people who are teaching where you're at. That's what I did and all their advice was invaluable.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109478189330228210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-17174396705009365462008-09-03T01:34:00.000+03:002008-09-03T01:34:00.000+03:00So good to hear you are still positive. Usually y...So good to hear you are still positive. Usually you know within the first week what kind of year it will be in a new place. (One place we lived, we knew within the first hour. We worked hard to stay positive, but that year made us stronger people! Did you bring a lot of teachery supplies with you? Seasonal units? Your favourite novel studies, math programs for kids who may need them? What did you find in your shelves when you first arrived? What would you suggest bringing in the teacher-prep area (I'm currently cleaning out my old files, and deciding if I should throw them out, or not.) You are very fortunate to be teaching overseas in this era -- when my husband and I lived and taught overseas, internet was just being introduced, and for us who lived in the boonies in Japan, we were thrilled just to have a phone. By the time we were in the Middle East, we emailed everyday, but the web was only really a baby compared to all the resources teachers can access anywhere in the world now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-39980416312043998732008-09-02T16:01:00.000+03:002008-09-02T16:01:00.000+03:00Anonymous, Rosslyn is a great place to be. It has...Anonymous, Rosslyn is a great place to be. It has been such an easy transition for me. The people are amazing - both expat and Kenyan. I have only been here for six weeks, but it feels like I have known everyone for years. I definitely recommend looking into teaching here. I love it!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109478189330228210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-9106815714064443392008-09-01T06:54:00.000+03:002008-09-01T06:54:00.000+03:00Hi Kim, we have never met -- I live in Canada, an...Hi Kim, we have never met -- I live in Canada, and am looking into applying to teach at Rosslyn Academy. Is it as good as it looks? I've taught in Asia and in the Middle East, and now that my daughters are going into grades 3 & 6, my husband and I are itching to travel with them. He wants to work on his MBA while I want to teach. He'd be the stay at home dad/studious student, and perhaps sub, or coach here and there. I just love reading all your comments and seeing your pics. Had to contact you, and let you know I'm peeking into your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-26978310060129761542008-08-24T05:25:00.000+03:002008-08-24T05:25:00.000+03:00I am so excited for you! It's great to hear that ...I am so excited for you! It's great to hear that the job has started:) I am slowly but surely moving into my dorm room at Asbury. It's really hot here but only as humid as Oregon is for now. I take Amalija to the airport tomorrow evening and then I'm really on my own. The people here are great so far. My roommate is already here. She's from Thailand and she's such fun. Orientation is next week and school starts for me on the 2nd. I'm excited! When things calm down a bit, I'll write a blog posting.Krissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251832311405963636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-82435477407986781222008-08-24T03:33:00.000+03:002008-08-24T03:33:00.000+03:00Third culture kids, right, that's what they're cal...Third culture kids, right, that's what they're called? You will be soooo good for them!!!!Bledsoe Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227650640569626599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225002167073848324.post-63255944756347140622008-08-23T21:50:00.000+03:002008-08-23T21:50:00.000+03:00Hi Kim! It is so much fun to read about all your ...Hi Kim! It is so much fun to read about all your goings-on. You continally amaze me. What lucky students to have such a great teacher. Love ya!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849979323651493698noreply@blogger.com