Four years ago, I was adjusting to my new life as an expat in Bangalore, India. Culture shock had knocked me off balance. Almost every aspect of my daily life was an unexpected challenge. Unpredictable drivers made me question whether it was safe to cross a street or ride in a … [Read more...]
Work in Progress: Perspective
My perspective is a work in progress. During early childhood, my perspective was mostly influenced, and to a certain extent controlled, by my parents. My childhood and adolescent years were spent in an affluent suburban neighborhood and school system in Highland Park, Illinois. … [Read more...]
10 Responses to My Teaching Abroad
Three years ago, I started teaching at a well-respected international school in Bangalore, India. As a 50+ American woman, I approached this amazing opportunity with awe and excitement. My emotions took hold as I contemplated various ways that I could make a difference. It was as … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger at The Expat Hub
Today, I am a guest blogger at The Expat Hub . In Overcoming First Impressions in India, I write about my initial reactions as an expat in Bangalore. Everything seemed so foreign and strange. My senses were overwhelmed as I tried to adjust to my new life that was far removed from … [Read more...]
Virtual Book Tour- Interview at Teaching Traveling!
It's Friday and my Virtual Book Tour makes its last stop this week at Teaching Traveling!. I e-chat with Lillie Marshall who interviewed me about my experiences teaching and traveling abroad. The interview focuses specifically on my experiences at an international K-12 boarding … [Read more...]
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