Exciting News!

Dear Parents and Students,

I am contacting you today to let you know about an exciting opportunity that is coming up in my Language 9 and Language 11 classes this semester!

For the second year, I am participating as a partner teacher in a program called International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) through Kent State University and IREX, a non-profit organization sponsored by the United States State Department. In part, this program partners experienced international teachers with American teachers so that they may learn more about the American educational system and American education methods.  Because of the wonderful experience we had last year with Ma’am Jil, my partner teacher from Papua, Indonesia, I decided to once again participate in this wonderful program.

The international teachers visit their partner schools one to three times each week from the end of January through early April.  While visiting, international teachers will observe, share their culture, and possibly teach lessons under the guidance and supervision of their American teacher.  These visits are meant to provide meaningful learning experiences both for the international teachers and the American teachers and students they work with.

This year I will be working with Abir Elkoumy, or Mrs. Abir, as the students will call her.  Mrs. Abir comes to us from Egypt; she has over 13 years of teaching experience and is currently working on a doctoral degree. I have been in contact with Mrs. Abir since December, and I am so excited for our students to meet and work with her this semester. I think this will provide an invaluable opportunity for our students to learn about another culture. 

Please feel free to visit the Kent State University ILEP website at http://www.ksuilep.net/ if you would like to learn more about this program!

           

Thank you for your time,

Mrs. Eaton

Mrs. Abir and I at my partner teacher orientation