I’m in a book club! How? A chance run-in with two ladies on a mission to make friends at a farmers market over an hour away from RVA. An out of sight, out of mind kind of person, I forgot about our connection until one of the ladies reached out in July with the invitation. Three ladies from RVA, two from Naivasha and about five … Continue reading “The Art of Gathering”
“Write on the paper things that you’ve heard our class called. Then, take it and throw it in the fire! We are done with that!!!!” It might sound strange, but this is how the sophomore class president and other class leaders decided we were going to start our year. I work with the class of 2026 as one of their sponsors. To “sponsor” a class … Continue reading Sponsoring
This week, the goodbyes are not mine to have. I get to say hello as students once more flood our campus in preparation for the new school year! But this year feels a little different. I know the students and I’m starting to know some parents. I’ve seen them around, interacting on various drop off and pick up days, on mid-terms, or even sitting by … Continue reading Goodbyes
To say goodbye is not an easy thing… we’ve wrapped up another school year and graduated another set of beautiful students. Grad is late here (July 12) and I’m even later getting this written, but sometimes it’s just tough to say goodbye to the kiddos you’ve spent the last couple of years pouring into, hoping something sticks among the teaching, mentoring, and discipleship that happens … Continue reading Graduates!
I just came back from an incredible trip. The purposes in going were threefold: 1-Spend some sweet time with friends as a break from the go-go-go of RVA. 2-See some stinkin’ cool places. 3-Learn. Having just finished teaching the course “Comparative Religions: Islam and the Christian Response” I was excited to witness some of the things I’ve been learning about in action. My students final … Continue reading Beauty In Culture
I don’t have favorite students… but if I did, the student I’m about to tell you about would definitely be on the list. She is a firecracker. She is full of energy, and full of joy. I taught her in regular chem last year, and again in AP Chem this year. We both know what it takes to make our curls pop, and have always … Continue reading A War for Souls
So I’ve been teaching this new class, Comparative Religion: Islam and the Christian Response. I’m no expert in the topic, so some days we’re reading, other day’s we’re discussing, watching a movie, documentary, testimony etc., but my favorite days are guest speaker days! While learning about culture, family life, core beliefs, theology and more, I have had or will have people who have spent time … Continue reading Stories of Sacred Work
The term is off and running! We’re two weeks and boy, has it been busy! This past Saturday brought a very happy decision… I got a puppy! Meet Ginger, my 10 week old half German Shepherd, half African Mutt who is filling my days with great love and delight. It’s been an absolute joy having her around. In spite of sharp teeth and potty-training endeavors, … Continue reading A week in photos…
I’ve spent the last three weeks on “VAC.” This is the term used to describe the weeks between terms when the students are home. I made absolutely zero plans before the start of the break and it has been glorious. I’ve accomplished a lot! I got my entire kitchen/living room transformed from yellowing off white to new crisp grey. I’ve eaten out in the last … Continue reading I Love my Job
Washing my hands after a short trip to the long drop outhouse, I heard the first screech of the resident tree hyraxes. I smiled to myself as I finally processed what had happened during our tour of the new campsite. The guide had been talking about something as I had joined just in time to watch one of our more off-the-wall students lift his chin … Continue reading Extreme Kenya -> Extreme Fun
Faithful Footsteps 