When Student becomes Teacher...
Our students have become just like teachers - they keep getting asked to do things last minute that require planning. We're used to it...
Adaptive PE gets funky with dance!
In adaptive PE, Ms. Taylor has begun teaching us dance and yoga. We are really loving the dance portion. We've learned dances from...
Sweet Morning Charities/Velez Partnership
Each time we did inventory and saw how "little" we were raising for charity our kids (and the teachers!) seemed a little down. We were...
Ciao for now, Nico
One of my favorite students moved back to DC this week. It's always hard to see them go when you're making so much growth. Nico was the...
We're growing our own food!!!
Salad day is almost here! We've been growing two types of lettuce, zucchinis, radishes, and herbs. The students have loved watching it...
Sweet Morning Charities Debuts at GIN Conference
Just 8 days before the conference arrived at AC we received an email, "We'd love for your students to present at the GIN conference next...
It feels good to be bold
I've recently decided to seek a new post in the international teaching world. This has forced me to research and learn about other...
Discover Ecuador: Camp Kuri Kucho
Between the hard work to improve a school, bucket showers, doing the dishes after each meal, and taking a Kichwa class, it's safe to say...
Build it, and they will PLAY!
Adaptive PE is now a reality at AC! As I entered the Athletic Center and watched our 5 students run towards Ms. Taylor, goosebumps...
What do I want to teach this year?
I've been thinking a lot about this question lately. As I learning specialist I often have to "teach" what a classroom teacher has chosen...