Many of you know from this post how passionate I am about Acholi Beads. In fact, six out of 7 days a week, I'm probably wearing Acholi Beads. The amazing thing about this company is that it reminds you that there are people behind the clothes you wear, the food you eat and the things you buy. I don't buy beads made in a strange factory. I buy beads that are made by specific women who are not different from you and me in their hope to better themselves and their families.
James Pearson who started Acholi Beads has just posted this wonderful video showing exactly how these sisters across the ocean are being empowered to earn real money and help their families.
Acholi Beads Glimpse: Stepping Stones from James Pearson on Vimeo.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Guten tag! Wie geht es Ihnen?
Well, details are slowly being realized with my new job so I thought I'd share what I know so far.
I will be teaching 4th grade at the International School of Augsburg. The school is fairly international in the staffing. I will be one of the only Americans among English, Aussie, Kiwi and German colleagues. The students are almost all German children whose parents wanted them to have an international education in English. The class size is capped at 15 students! Woohoo! I've already talked to my fellow 4th grade teacher, Sarah, and she is an experienced teacher who sounds absolutely wonderful.
I will be living in lovely Augsburg, Germany, the third-largest city in the German state of Bavaria. Augsburg is only 30 minutes outside of Munich or München which is home of Oktoberfest. No worries that I may become a non-stop party animal as I tend to run from large crowds of tourists with beer. Augsburg is also 3 hours from Salzburg, Austria which is known for two things: 1. Mozart was born there 2. The Sound of Music was filmed there. Augsburg is also near Switzerland and Northern Italy.
So needless to say I am very excited to work at an excellent school in a great location. I do not know yet when I'm leaving, but most likely sometime in August. In the meantime, I'm frantically learning as much German as I possibly can!
So for now, Auf Wiedersehen!
I will be teaching 4th grade at the International School of Augsburg. The school is fairly international in the staffing. I will be one of the only Americans among English, Aussie, Kiwi and German colleagues. The students are almost all German children whose parents wanted them to have an international education in English. The class size is capped at 15 students! Woohoo! I've already talked to my fellow 4th grade teacher, Sarah, and she is an experienced teacher who sounds absolutely wonderful.
I will be living in lovely Augsburg, Germany, the third-largest city in the German state of Bavaria. Augsburg is only 30 minutes outside of Munich or München which is home of Oktoberfest. No worries that I may become a non-stop party animal as I tend to run from large crowds of tourists with beer. Augsburg is also 3 hours from Salzburg, Austria which is known for two things: 1. Mozart was born there 2. The Sound of Music was filmed there. Augsburg is also near Switzerland and Northern Italy.
So needless to say I am very excited to work at an excellent school in a great location. I do not know yet when I'm leaving, but most likely sometime in August. In the meantime, I'm frantically learning as much German as I possibly can!So for now, Auf Wiedersehen!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
I have a job!
Praise Jesus! I have a job teaching 4th grade in Germany next year! I will be teaching at the International School of Augsburg!
More details to come...
Thank you for all your prayers!
More details to come...
Thank you for all your prayers!
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