All Things Peace Corps
Discover my adventures as a Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia (older blog posts from Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal). Follow along for pictures, stories, and what it’s like living in a rural mountain village in Armenia. Learn about the projects I do, the people I meet, and my daily life as a teacher and volunteer.
Join us as we celebrate the swearing-in of the newest Peace Corps volunteers in Armenia, featuring speeches from leaders and a special appearance by Director Carol Spahn.
Armenia Welcomes New Peace Corps Volunteers: Highlights From The Ceremony Read More
Explore a week of triumphs as Peace Corps trainees shine in their TEFL practicum at a rural Armenian school. Discover their impactful journey!
Look Inside: Education Trainees’ Successful Practicum Week Read More
Discover the solemn history at the Armenian Genocide Museum in Yerevan. Join us on a guided tour and learn from a PhD researcher’s insights.
Armenian Genocide Museum: Loss, Survival & Sharing the Story Read More
Discover the unforgettable moment when Prime Minister graced our rural school to watch a student performance. A tale of unexpected encounters and community unity!
Remarkable Moment: Prime Minister Watches Student Performance Read More
Join me on a heartfelt journey as I reflect on my first year of service as a PCV in Armenia. From village life to school adventures, it’s been an experience!
Life at the Edge of the World: My First Year in Armenia Read More
This week is Peace Corps Week and just wanted to share my thoughts on this year’s theme “Optimism in Action”.
Peace Corps Week 2024 – Optimism in Action Read More
Discover ancient treasures at Matenadaran! Manuscripts, architectural marvels, ongoing scholarly work—a captivating journey through history for my 6th graders.
Unlocking The Past: A Fascinating Field Trip To Matenadaran! Read More
IST Recharge: Join me on my Peace Corps journey in Armenia and discover the rejuvenating power of In-Service Training
The IST Recharge: Peace Corps Had Me Feeling Brand New Read More
Discover the highlights and challenges of my first week as a Peace Corps teacher in a new school, working alongside experienced co-teachers.
Awesome First Week as a Peace Corps Teacher in Armenia Read More
Discover the unexpected as we share our reflections on the Peace Corps Emergency Action Plan drill and a surprise evacuation to Georgia.
Emergency Action Plan in Action: A Tale of the Surprise Evacuation Drill to Georgia Read More