Comments on: Learning From Children

By: Brooke Ferguson

Brooke Ferguson — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:45:03 +0000

@Raam – Thanks for such kind words!!

@Lis – There are really only pros to helping more people The kids will always make you laugh and remind you what is important in life. I was nervous before I started, but happy everyday to have this amazing experience! I’ll post more soon on some of the dynamics of teaching abroad.

@Teacher Bill – Thanks Bill!! English Camp was a blast, can’t believe it’s over.. See you at the beach!!

@Mark – I agree completely. It is like that is their job or something

@Sonicsuns – Yes!! I love seeing their humor & always surprised at every assignment…

@Dee – Thanks, Dee!! Talk to you very soon.

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:04:31 +0000

Well it is good to see you are using a bit of your formal training. You are a natural teacher – It has just taking awhile for you to realize that side of yourself. Glad it is working out for you. Happy Birthday Big Girl! Stay safe

By: Sonicsuns

Sonicsuns — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:55:38 +0000

Kids say the darndest things. =)

By: Mark Eckenrode

Mark Eckenrode — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:54:27 +0000

one thing kids do remarkably well is reflect the purity of the world in ways we haven’t seen in a long long time. great post, brooke.

By: Teacher Bill

Teacher Bill — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:50:20 +0000

Well Teacher Brooke, as I sit here besides you I just feel how lucky and fortunate I am to share many of the same experiences here in happyland High School. We laugh daily, we watch the smiles pass by and yes, we are making a difference. Thanks for being there. Teacher Bill

By: Lis Carpenter

Lis Carpenter — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:30:43 +0000

“I will need a lot of money. I will drink beer every day.” LOL!
Well I suppose when I finally get my act together and finish my application I will be going to Burma and South Korea if I can swing it after that. I’m terrified of teaching a big class although I have done one-on-one tutoring with success. Tell me more about the pos. and negs. of that.

By: Raam Dev

Raam Dev — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:08:09 +0000

What an awesome and inspirational post! Thank you, Brooke, for making a difference in those children’s lives and in the world!

By: Brooke Ferguson

Brooke Ferguson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:12:50 +0000

@Andi- Yes, that was one of my favorites, too! I’m really enjoying the constant fun and laughter that the kids bring into my day. Happy New Years to you, too!!! Where are you off to next?

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:40:11 +0000

“I would like to touch the wave sound.” That’s so beautiful!!!

It must be pretty amazing to be working there. I am sure you are learning so much about this amazing culture AND yourself!

Xin Nian Kuai Le (Happy Chinese New Year)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m snowed in this year, but that’s okay, because I was in Rio for our New Year’s!