All over

I deeply apologize for falling off of the blogosphere!  I blame the excitement of the summer.  The most important thing that you should know, dear reader, is that I have officially extended my Peace Corps service for an additional six months.  I will be staying in Pohnpei until May 2013 – that’s the plan for now, at least!

Proud to be a PCV

I spent the past three months helping out at the Pohnpei Public Library’s Summer Library Program, participating in training sessions for the M78’s (who are finally here!!!), and going on vacation.  Here’s a look:

Celebrating my host sister’s graduation from MHS

Goodbye Becca – MHS wishes you the best

Goodbye AP - you definitely inspired me to extend my service

My summer was super laid back and just what I needed after a busy school year.  For the summer library program, I was responsible for rewarding the kids who read a certain amount of minutes each week with different prizes and assisting with the overall running of the activities.  Check out Cori Jo’s blog on the right if you’re interested in learning more about it!

Balloon stomp at the library’s fundraising carnival

Early Literacy Program

A successful end

I also lent my expertise (haha) to the M78’s in the areas of diversity, mental health, social relationships, content based instruction in math, building good school relations, reporting volunteer work, living in Pohnpei, creating the ideal experience, and living with host families.

M78 Team Pohnpei!!!  You can follow their adventures via the links on the right.

I destroyed my camera late June (curse you water bottle!) so I have no photos of the PIBBA conference (Pacific Island Bicultural Bilingual Association, I believe) but I attended as an MHS teacher and the lone Peace Corps representative.  Later that week was the annual GLOW camp, which was very chill this time around but still very educational and FUN!

Pohnlangas GLOW girls

Truly empowering