“Taught in Kindergarten- 6 grades for 15 years in Virginia, Maryland, California.
Five best years were spent in Collegio Roosevelt in Lima, Peru. American dependent school system: Kindergarten- Ist grade.
Our students were taught in English but Spanish mixed in as needed.
Students were from different backgrounds, countries. Most were children of different countries Embassy staff.
Students wore uniforms, were obviously there to improve themselves in English language.
Parents were involved with their children. Parents supported their children’s activities. Attendance @ parents/ teachers conferences were always well attended. Teachers were respected, honored in their classroom, school, community.
After return to USA I was shocked @ the difference in public schools. The positive environment I enjoyed in Lima, Peru. was lacking in the public schools I taught in. Sympathy instead of support was offered once people learned I was a teacher.
Retired to become full time wife, mother, community service volunteer.
Thank you for educating us to a crisis in our country that does not support great education.
Dr. GC”
scared senior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24