A Huge Sports Competition Olympiad
My school participated in a sports olympiad with 10 schools. Events included soccer, volleyball, track & field and dagraw. We had teams in volleyball and soccer
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Presenting Zoo Phonics at a Teacher Training Camp
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 MoreStudent Academic and Scout Competitions this week
We 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 MorePeace Corps volunteers lunch with the US Ambassador
The 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 MoreLots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran
A few days before Songkran, there are lots of festivities at the Wat (Buddhist monastery).
Lots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran Read MoreA few pictures of village life (April 2014)
Just wanted to post some pictures of village life here in Thailand from April.
A few pictures of village life (April 2014) Read MoreHuge Three Monk Ordination Procession Through the Village
There 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 MoreWomen’s Association Shop Grand Opening Party
I 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 MoreMy first official visit to the Wat
A “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 MoreGraduation Day for the 9th graders at our school
Today 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.
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