All Things Peace Corps
Experience all of Peace Corps’ host countries through my posts! This category covers everything related to countries where Peace Corps places volunteers. From here you can find posts about individual countries, including their history, culture, people, geography, and Peace Corps programs. Get an in-depth look at what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer by reading interviews, blog posts and viewing photos from volunteers serving in communities across the globe. Learn about the projects volunteers work on and how they collaborate with local partners. Discover Peace Corps milestones and impact in each country. Whether you’re considering volunteering, want to learn more before visiting, or just interested in these amazing places, this category offers a comprehensive look at each country through the lens of Peace Corps service.
I 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 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 MoreA “wat” is a Buddhist temple complex. On this day, one of the English teachers, Sompong, invited me to join his family at the wat for one of the ceremonies.
My first official visit to the Wat Read MoreToday was graduation day for the 9th graders, 6 girls and 7 boys. They are given a copy of their transcripts. No parents, just the students and the faculty.
Graduation Day for the 9th graders at our school Read MoreI went to Sport Day at the subdistrict administration offices with my co-teachers, Sompong. Each of the villages were in the parade and Sompong was a judge.
You can’t have a Sport Day without a parade! Read More