On our way back from delivering Arilus' wagon we stopped at La Main Forte Ecole du LaBruyere for a meeting with some of the teachers. Although it was the start of school vacation, many of the teachers came for a meeting about the upcoming Teacher's Seminar to be held in August. We opened and closed with prayer. There was a comfort between us as we discussed what they would like to come out of the seminar. I felt that many of the barriers of the past had been broken down and that friendships continue to form. It was decided to have the seminar the first five days in August, 1st-5th. Pastor Dorlean is going to be working with a friend of mine, Tina, who is a teacher and has been our translator in the past. Tina will be representing S.C.H.O.O.L. since I will not be in Haiti at the time of the seminar. Pastor Dorlean is lining up two additional Haitian professors to teach the seminar. One of them will be a Government Professor and the teachers seemed very excited about this. In all with Tina, there will be three instructors and the classes will be broken down according to grade levels. Tina and Pastor Dorlean will work together organizing the seminar that will be attended by teachers from LaBruyere and Lassoudray. Pastor Dorlean will also bring in O'jemps, the director of the school in Lassoudray during the decision making process. A lunch will be provided each day of the seminar.
Although this is our 3rd seminar, it will be our first seminar utilizing Haitian instructors. We feel this is a wonderful step forward! The teachers requested that the topics taught have alot of hands on time so that they could retain more to teach with. Also, by being held in August it will be fresh on their minds as they prepare for school which is due to start in September.
We ask for your prayers as the details of the program continue to get worked out. Thank you!
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