TEACHING IN UGANDA

In October 2013 and again October 2014, I traveled to a remote area in Nanga, Uganda in East Africa to teach at Grace Day School and Orphanage. Living and teaching in a village with no electricity or plumbing, I quickly adapted to a very different (but very wonderful!) way of life. I spent my days teaching world history, geography, health/anatomy and arts and crafts to over 150 students while helping care for the 14 boys and girls who live full-time at the orphanage. Of all the subjects I taught, the hands down favorite was arts and crafts. The kids loved coloring, creating dolls, decorating masks and making their creations come to life. For each trip I was fortunate enough, through the incredible generosity of many donors, to raise $1,500-$2,000 to purchase educational supplies and equipment for the orphanage and day school. I returned again in March of 2016, bringing supplies and spending time with the kids. It's safe to say Uganda is a home away from home for me and I'll be returning after the pandemic restrictions have been lifted.