Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Exciting challenges- October 27

So tomorrow my teacher is gone and I get to take over the class with the help of another teacher... but basically, I'm in control and get to teach them. This is exciting and scary at the same time. Exciting, because I get new experience, but scary, because this isn't the most structured/ organized class. Next week, I'm going to start tutoring students after school and I'll also start teaching 5th grade math. I haven't actually seen the teacher teach math before, so that should be interesting... however, the next chapter is on some of my favorite kind of math so that should be fun. Anyways, right now I'm looking forward to a bunch of new challenges that should be good experiences. Another challenge coming my way is learning to get to and from school on my own. =)
Here's a few pictures for all of you who were waiting for some.

This is the view from my apartment room.

My apartment room... sorry this picture is sideways... the black thing with my scarves on it is a closet for hanging my clothes, that the principal so graciously bought for me.

The other side of my room.

Some of my students... these two are generally working hard. =)

Mawran... showing off his books??

Dottie Stoneman... the teacher I'm working with.

More pictures of the students


Dottie and I wondering where she could have left her camera... with Fouad in the corner... he's generally quite distracted.. and probably the loudest student in the school. =)

Abdelatif.. with his tongue sticking out is one of the students I will be tutoring next week.

Hajar



Ms. Stoneman working with Meriem... who knows very little English.

Another view out of my apartment... I love the mountains =)
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  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Wow Erika. We have enjoyed reading about your exciting time in Fez. So good to see your picture in the classroom, your teacher, students, apartment. And to read about the way you are engaging with the circumstances there. Quite something the exchange about Hajar and Sarah! It sounds as most of the Moroccan people you have come across with are very friendly, just as Reham and her family. Blessings to you and praises to God. Mom and Dad

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  2. Liliana MOctober 28, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Mom... quick note: Rihame** ;)
    hehe, Erika! I am so excited for you!! And congratulations on making your blog more interesting =D. A couple notes: the clouds remains just as awe-inspiring as everywhere else ;). I like seeing my birthday-gift to you there! (especially if what's on top is what I think it is :P). How's the food there??! Everything is so beautiful (in the pictures anyways :D) and I cannot wait to hear everything God shows you about him & his people in Morocco. I love you! Blessings in class today - I'm sure it will be a huge teaching experience for you :)

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  3. Erika Natalie MejiaOctober 29, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    Lili, I think that was probably dad =)
    what did you think was on my birthday gift. Btw, that gift is now in the classroom. My teacher was SO excited to see it.
    and yes, it is beautiful here... I love the mountains. I also really like the palm trees along all the major streets, but I found out that they are exploited from the desert oasis'. =(
    I love you and hope all is going well.
    God Bless!!

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  4. Liliana MOctober 29, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Erika! hehe - probably. COOL THING! My bible reading had me reading the story of Sarai and Hagar last night - it was sooo cool! Those chocolate thingys (on top of gift). Yay! I'm glad she liked it :) Love you too. & thanks for the pictures and the personal comment.

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