Teaching in Italy

Hello from Chivasso, Italy!

I am really looking forward to the next three months, as I will be teaching English at a wonderful primary school full of great teachers and students (while of course traveling as much as possible)! So far I have been in the school two days, and it's been really great!

All the students seem so kind and sweet. They are so excited simply because I'm an American, and I do not feel worthy of all their adoration!  The school I am teaching in has 25 different classes, and yesterday my teacher introduced me to each class individually.  Now whenever I'm walking in the hallways, the students stare, smile, wave, and say hi/hello. They make me feel so famous. 

The most challenging part will be the language barrier. It has already proven to be difficult to communicate with and get to know the students in my classes, but we are all able to laugh about it and play charades to understand what we are trying to say. I anticipate that it will get easier as time goes on!

I am excited to not only teach these students, but to learn from them. I am thrilled for the opportunity to get to know these students and to be a positive leader and role model for them.  It is my ambition to show these students kindness, patience, respect, and love while learning and laughing together every day!

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Xo,