Getting Closer!

Hi from another clueless blogger. I'm Helen and had to wait for my daughter to make this happen. I, too, am from the Chicago area and friend to Terry and Cathy.

I am one of the non-teachers but am so eager and willing to do "whatever." In my past life I was a dietitian and worked in hospitals and community settings. This will be a very rewarding experience for each of us and I am looking forward to being a part of the team.

It's going to be wheels up in no time and I am getting soooooooo excited. Almost have the shots done and now it's onto the wardrobe.

Hi everyone,

We are Terry (on the left) and Cathy (on the right).
We are posting together as clueless bloggers, and since we're at school we are getting some much needed tech help.

We are both married with grown families and are blessed to be grandmas too.

We were teachers in the past and now we work together at a school for behavioral disordered students from the Chicago area. At the school our time is spent with development, fund raising and the boards of trustees and advisors. But our favorite job to share is running the "Girls Club", which meets twice monthly.

We are very excited about this opportunity to visit Tanzania to lend a hand at Peace House Secondary School, and are eager to meet our fellow travelers.

Volunteering in the name of children is my passion. I'm Terry, a retired Middle School teacher (31 years) from Minnesota. I presently volunteer daily in a 4th grade class. My daughter, Carrie, convinced me to join the Peace House trip and I'm glad she did! It's going to be a great adventure for us all!

Yippie!

Hi, my name is Jill and I am super excited about this trip. I just got my shots yesterday so I am a little sore too! I am a teacher at a private school in Minnesota, in the fourth grade. I also coach basketball and volleyball, so I am excited to see some other coaches going on the trip! Just a little over a month now, I can't wait! This is a picture of my with a volleyball pumpkin that I carved this year, I was quite proud of it!
Jill

Can't wait!

I cannot wait to leave for this trip. I am also so excited and honored to be appart of this program. My name is Ginger and I am kindergarten teacher at a private school in California. I also coach basketball for fifth and sixth graders and assistant coach the JV and Varsity squads. I am very excited to meet everyone and get to know where everyone is coming from. I am actually from Massachusettes but I have been in California for 2 years now. That almost makes me a Californian. :o)

I look forward to getting to know everyone!

So Excited

Hi, I'm Julie. I am a kindergarten teacher at a private school in New York City. I've been teaching for 10 years and am so excited about this trip that I will get to experience with all of you!

I'm looking foward to getting to know a bit about each of you through this blog and seeing pictures of my fellow travel companions.

I can't believe how quickly the trip is approaching. Getting all the inoculations has not been terribly fun, but now I'm ready for anything.

Introductions

Hi! I am Karen, coordinator of this trip. I am a founding member of the Peace House Foundation Board of Directors and this is my second trip to Africa.


I am a Public Health Nurse, live in Minnesota, and am passionate about doing what I can to assist children in need.


During this trip I will be "den mother" and the go-to person for questions, problems, missing luggage, extra toothpaste - whatever is needed! I will also do my best to ensure the blog is updated daily by at least one member of our group.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Official Blog of the Volunteer Teacher Trip 2007 Participants.

We are 14 enthusiastic volunteers heading to Arusha, Tanzania during the summer of 2007. We come from all over the US but are joined by our commitment to helping children receive a better education in Africa.

We will take turns writing here and sharing our photos during the trip for all of our friends and supporters to read.

Bookmark it and check back often!