All Things Peace Corps
Took a one-night tour with about 80 Thai teachers to Vientiane, Laos, the capital city which is near the Thai border. Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos Teacher Trip to Vientiane, …
We took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 1) Read MoreMy school participated in a sports olympiad with 10 schools. Events included soccer, volleyball, track & field and dagraw. We had teams in volleyball and soccer
A Huge Sports Competition Olympiad Read MoreI was asked by the PESAO (Primary Education Service Area Office) to help with one of their teacher training camps. I gave a presentation on Zoo Phonics for about 40 5th-grade English teachers.
Presenting Zoo Phonics at a Teacher Training Camp Read MoreWe had more student competitions this week between several schools. The first was more academic. The school also participated in a Scout competition.
Student Academic and Scout Competitions this week Read MoreThe US Ambassador, Kristie A. Kenney, was visiting the Chaiyaphum province and invited the 3 Peace Corps volunteers who are posted there to join her for lunch.
Peace Corps volunteers lunch with the US Ambassador Read More
A public service announcement for the U.S. Peace Corps by President Barack Obama encouraging people to consider applying to the Peace Corps.
The Peace Corps Wants You! – Message from President Obama Read MoreA few days before Songkran, there are lots of festivities at the Wat (Buddhist monastery).
Lots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran Read MoreJust wanted to post some pictures of village life here in Thailand from April.
A few pictures of village life (April 2014) Read MoreThere was a huge procession making its way through the village for a monk ordination. But this time it was for 3 young men becoming monks in the village.
Huge Three Monk Ordination Procession Through the Village Read MoreI was a VIP invited to the women’s association shop grand opening. On the highway, they decided to sell local handicrafts as well as a regular mini-mart. Smart!
Women’s Association Shop Grand Opening Party Read More