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International Teaching As A Stepping Stone to Development Work: Update

I have arrived safely in Guatemala, and I'm working my way through the orientation process at American School of Guatemala / Colegio Americano de Guatemala. It is an amazing experience to be working at such a beautiful and well-equipped school, particularly for a teacher with a technology focus.



I am especially happy to report that the connections between the work at ASG/CAG and the objectives of Teachers Without Borders are… Continue

Added by Michael Peters on August 11, 2009 at 12:30 — 1 Comment

Mr. Peters, Prepare For Take-Off

June 28, 2009



On Friday I packed the last of my things, said my goodbyes to the staff, students and parents that I have worked with for the last five years, locked my classroom and handed in the key. On Monday, it will be given to someone else, and my nameplate will be removed and replaced, at least for the next two years.



I am now officially “on extended leave” from my life in Canada and my career in the Ontario public school system. While the staff… Continue

Added by Michael Peters on June 28, 2009 at 13:00 — No Comments

International Teaching As A Stepping Stone To Development Work

http://educ.queensu.ca/careers/torf



I thought I would post a quick note inspired by the Queen's TORF event I attended last weekend. This is an annual event organized by the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. Various varieties of International, American, and International Baccalaureate schools from all over the world attend this event to hire teachers. I was blown away by how smooth, well organized and informative the weekend was.



While your typical… Continue

Added by Michael Peters on February 14, 2009 at 11:39 — 1 Comment

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