Day at the School!!

Today, I played the role as a teacher at the school in the slums. I worked in both the library and classroom, where I taught English to a variety of different students.

In the morning, I began my teaching in the loft in the library. I guided most of the same students that I taught two days ago and was pleasantly surprised when they remembered the correct pronunciation that was previously taught. However, there was a new student by the name of Tokg Na. This eleven year old girl struggled with English, but was very grateful to be at the school. I closely worked with her for about half an hour and was incredibly impressed with the improvement made. After our class was finished, she quickly left, only to be arriving forty minutes later. When she returned, she brought a piece of paper. Illustrated on this piece of paper was a very detailed drawing of her house. She insisted that, one day, I should come and visit her, teaching her more English. I was speechless. The fact that she trusted me enough to invite me to her home after only after an hour with her caused my eyes to tear up. The drawing was so powerful, so inspiring.  It reminded how truly important our work is here.

         In the afternoon, I worked in the classroom. I, along with Lisamarie, taught English to two different classes. I helped with the pronunciation of words and listened as each individual read sentence that were written on the board. At the end of the first class, all of the students stood up to the left of their desks. And all together, they thanked me for teaching them. It was precious; again, I found myself speechless.

Today I realized that one of the rarest, most beautiful moments in one’s life is when they develop a change in character as they change other individuals’ lives. Thus far, this trip has been unimaginable. Each day, I learn something new and am exposed to something I would never have seen in America. At the orphanage and school, I am often reminded how amazing the children are and that they’re incredibly smart and grateful for their life. I am so excited for the rest of the trip and am extremely blessed for all the moments that I experience.