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I have been lazy. That's what a good and much wanted holiday does! It makes you lazy. The stress and constant movement associated with end of third term abruptly ceases, like a roller coster ride, which I just experienced and never want to do again!

I am leaving Africa. I do so with a lot of regret. Kenya is amazing. The  people are amazing.  But I have miles to go before I sleep  :). I will be teaching grade 4 yet again but in a totally different context...an Indian milieu with Indian students and parents. A different ball game altogether. The funny thing is the units of inquiry will be mostly the same. So I get to teach the same content to different learners and a different setting!
I am aware that my experience as a PYP teacher at AKA,M is welcome in the sister school that I am about to join. I am eager to share my experiences with any one interested :)

I start in August. I am leaving my precious children with their able and caring father and I am confident that they will pull through these tough times.

This is my road less travelled and I am ready for the challenge.

Did I forget to mention that I will be also working on my Masters at the same time. A lot on the platter.
I hope I'll manage.

Next time, from India, Hyderabad.

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  1. I wish you every success, and look forward to reading your posts from India.

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