Thank you all !

My boss-Dr Logan, Ms Poole, and Ms. Stuver

Mr.French, Mr.Rogers and Ms. Nash

Dr. Rojas and Ms. Taylor

Mr. Lodge and Ms.Schuler

Mr & Ms. Johnson

With Mr & Mrs Rathmell, Ms.Schneider.

I am glad that our paths crossed. I really enjoyed your company. Each one of you is distinct by very nature but helping, caring and kind. It was wonderful experience sharing words, eating together in cafeteria, walking cross the hallways, sharing class rooms and office space, taking ride in your cars, attending meetings...

I will certainly look forward for the chance to meet you all again. Till then bye- my friends. Keep in touch.

When ever you feel like, I am there for you to welcome you to India.

( Pictures shot on Monday, 15th Dec)

The last professional meeting

The ILT meeting on wednesday gave me an oppurtunity to spend some time to relax.
With 19th fasr approaching I am feeling like I am running out of time. God knows how I am managing with all the work. Set your house right. Pack the stuff. Shop, treat and gife the well wishers and firends...
Don't ask about the school work. To finalise the grades before I leave .
At home there are bunch of people around and you just have to direct who to do what.
Whole of this week looked hectic and very busy with farewells, gatherings, parties and shopping.

My Heros

Thank you, Jajuan, Jamon, Greg, Travion and Kwaku (From right to left) for making my exchange program so memorable. I carry your memories for a long time. I am sure you also will not forget me that soon. Keep in touch guys. I miss you all.

Ms.Nash, My Guide

Pictured above is Ms.Nash. The enthusiasm personified. The favourite of all the students.
My guru and guide.
The strength and support that she offered to me right from the beginning of the exchange program is immensely effective. Her ability at multi tasking is commendable. She is popular among the students for her caring and friendly nature. Above all she has a cool head over her shoulders. Her classes formed reference for me. I just walked into her classes when ever I wanted, observed and learnt how to deal with the students.
The kind of control over the class and knowledge of the content the ability for the apt usage of project based learning are simply her characteristics. It is stunning to know that she is just a second year teacher. Yes, she is born teacher.
Ms. Nash, My sincere thanks to you for your time and support.

Madam, I woe you a lot.

What is cool about America?

The stationery at schools,
The pencil sharpening machine and Riso ( jet fast photo copying machines)

The unmanned petrol bunks,
The parking ticket machines.
The security gates.
The no conductor buses.
The Swipe in tickets.
The drive through banks and fast food centers.
The huge convex mirrors at the stair cases.

The iconic food and itsvast choices
The free museums and public places
The landscapes and natural beauty
The cleanliness and civic sense
The respect for disabled and Veterans.

Mr.Tharp. The supporter.

Here I introduce Mr. Tharp to you.

One of those who were considerate about the cultural difference.

A great human being, a good traveller, wrestler, hiker, besides a good teacher. A true supporter during my exchange program.

Worked as an exchange teacher to India and Europe and hence he is well aware of the facts of crossing cultures. He, with his wife Barbara took a great care of mine. Really a fatherly figure. He spent a lot of time in engaging my time constructively. He introduced me too adventure games like Orienteering, Hiking etc. We had a great time in the NC state fair. He took me to live sports, performances, and places of importance. The black box rehearsal, the library visit, Wrestling game, the Saturday brunch (Yummy Strawberry waffles) are some cool memories that makes me remember Mr. Tharp forever. Apart from all this the kind of support he offerred in carrying me to Indian grocery stores and other places is non repayable.

Thank you very much sir,

Thank you for all that you did to me,

Thank you for that very useful gift (a TI-84 calculator) too.

Regards to Barbara.

Mill Valley - San Fansisco - Aparna Mam

Though I lost track of the days, I am trying to bring all my experiences forth. Hence most of the times I ended up reporting the incidents of 2 or 3 days before. I am presenting the things in the order they happened. Today I am writing about what I did on Sunday and Monday. My San Fransisco trip.
I explored in places around the San Fransisco city in the day. There is scenic beauty all around. Tall Redwood trees, hills covered with lush green grass, calm blue Pacific, bridges and tunnels...

By the evening we received the family members of Aparna mam (a co-fulbrighter) in the SFO who arrived from India. Then went around to see the city. Financial district, Fisherman Wharf, world famous China town, Union Square were the explorations. One should drive through the 'Crooked Street' in in their life time.

The golden gate bridge

Pelican Harbour

Cathy- who guided the tour. A good friend of Mrs Aparna.

I learnt a life time lessons from you mam.

You stand inspiration to me and many.

Thank you very much for your time.

With Aparna Mam and her Family

The video of SFO airport entrance.