I still remember my favorite teacher in high school... I can't remember his name but I remember he taught Chemistry and Physics. I loved these subjects because he made them interesting and he cared about me. He had me sit in the front row of the class because he knew I couldn't see the board. I couldn't move until I got my eyes checked.
This photo shows the principal of Main Campus, Thai director of Main Campus (in pink), the headmaster, Thai Director of Primary Campus, Elementary Assist. Principal, and Principal of Primary Campus.
This photo is of Patrick and most of our Residential Advisers. Gretchen from Washington, Ari from Portland (with her tongue out), Audrey from Portland, and Josh from Toronto, Canada. Muyassar is giving Patrick bunny ears. :)
Here I am sitting beside one of our teachers, Siobhan, our ELL (English Language Learners) Coordinator. She is from Australia and has become a friend here at school.
This is Eric, giving the peace sign, and Mensueng, who is sleeping. He thinks highly of his teachers and loves to listen and learn.
Teachers are important here in Thailand as well. At the beginning of the school year there is a ceremony called Wai Kru. This "ritual" begins with a welcome and the kings song played. This is the same song that is played at the movie theater before the movie starts. Everyone is required to stand. After the song, a group of Thai students come up front and do chanting. From what I could see, the kids weren't too happy about it.
The girls on the far right are sisters, Vern & Yong, they are boarders and Yong is fun but a handful at times.
This photo shows the principal of Main Campus, Thai director of Main Campus (in pink), the headmaster, Thai Director of Primary Campus, Elementary Assist. Principal, and Principal of Primary Campus.
This photo is of Patrick and most of our Residential Advisers. Gretchen from Washington, Ari from Portland (with her tongue out), Audrey from Portland, and Josh from Toronto, Canada. Muyassar is giving Patrick bunny ears. :)
Here I am sitting beside one of our teachers, Siobhan, our ELL (English Language Learners) Coordinator. She is from Australia and has become a friend here at school.
This is Eric, giving the peace sign, and Mensueng, who is sleeping. He thinks highly of his teachers and loves to listen and learn.
Stephanie and Vicky who are boarders. Stephanie hates having her picture taken. Today after we played volleyball, Stephanie and I jumped into the pool with all our clothes on.
Each student makes a bouquet of fresh flowers to give to the teachers and goes up on stage and kneels before a teacher. The teachers will say blessings to the student to wish them a good year.
Teachers deserve to be recognised and acknowledged for the role they play in the lives of children. I was a part of this ceremony and felt unworthy.
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