"Thank You" is not enough.

Words alone can't fully express my gratitude for everything you've done.

Ellen Beckmann:

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Ellen Beckmann, the wonderful wife of
Mr. Mathew Sears, for her exceptional hospitality, care, and thoughtfulness during my participation in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program.

Mrs. Beckmann played a pivotal role in ensuring my smooth transition to a new environment. She generously gave her time to help me adapt to the unfamiliar weather, culture, and customs.
Mrs. Beckmann went out of her way to show me around, find Indian groceries and restaurants, and provide food that suited my tastes. Her considerate efforts and accommodating nature were instrumental in helping me settle into this new chapter of my life.

You were not only a wonderful host but also a kind guide and supportive friend, ensuring my journey here was as comfortable as possible. I deeply appreciate the efforts you made to give me comfort and support during my time there.

Thank you for everything. You are truly an extraordinary person, and I will always cherish your kindness and generosity. Thank you once again, Mrs. Beckmann, for making my journey so memorable and enriching.

Best Regards
Vamsi Krishna

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, and I truly enjoyed your company. Each of you is unique in your own way, yet you all possess qualities of kindness, care, and helpfulness. It was a wonderful experience sharing conversations, dining together in the cafeteria, walking through the hallways, sharing classrooms and office space, taking rides in your cars, and attending meetings. I look forward to the opportunity to meet all of you again. Until then, goodbye, my friends. Please keep in touch. Whenever you feel like it, I will be here to welcome you to India. (Pictures taken on Monday, December 15th)

The last professional meeting

The ILT meeting on Wednesday gave me a chance to ease a bit. However, with the 19th Dec fast approaching, I feel like I’m running out of time. I can hardly keep up with all the work! I need to get my house in order, pack my belongings, shop for essentials, and treat my well-wishers and friends. As for schoolwork, I have to finalize the grades before I leave. At home, there are many people around, and I have to direct everyone on what to do. This whole week has been hectic, filled 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 will cherish our memories for a long time, and I know you won't forget me anytime soon either. Let's keep in touch, everyone. I miss you all!

Ms.Nash, My Guide

Pictured above is Ms. Nash, the embodiment of enthusiasm, a favorite among all the students. She has been both my Guru and guide. The strength and support she provided from the very beginning of the exchange program were immensely effective. Her commendable ability to multitask and her caring, friendly nature make her popular among the students. Above all, she maintains a cool head in any situation. Her classes served as a valuable reference for me; I could walk in to her class whenever I wanted, observe, and learn effective strategies for dealing with students. Ms. Nash demonstrates remarkable classroom control, deep content knowledge, and a skillful application of project-based learning. It's truly impressive to realize that she is only a second-year teacher—she is indeed a born teacher. Ms. Nash, I sincerely thank you for your time and support. I owe you so much.

What is cool about America?

The stationery and infrastructure at schools from  pencil sharpening machine to jet-fast photocopying machines

The Project Based learning 
The flexible classrooms
The care for inclusibe education 
The technology inclusion in art and STEM

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 centres.

The huge convex mirrors at the staircases.

The iconic food and its with a wide variety of choices

The free museums and public places

The landscapes and natural beauty

The cleanliness and evident civic responsibility

The respect for disabled and veterans.

Mr.Tharp. The supporter.

Mr. Tharp is a remarkable individual—a great traveler, wrestler, hiker, and an excellent teacher. He was a true supporter during my exchange program. Having worked as an exchange teacher in India and Europe, he is well-versed in the complexities of crossing cultures. Together with his wife, Barbara, he took wonderful care of me and truly became a fatherly figure. He dedicated a lot of time to engaging me in constructive activities and introduced me to adventure games like Orienteering and Hiking. We had a fantastic experience at the North Carolina State Fair, and he took me to live sports events, performances, and important places. Some of my favorite memories include the black box rehearsal, the visit to the library, the wrestling match, and our Saturday brunch with the delicious strawberry waffles that I will always cherish. Additionally, the support he provided, such as taking me to Indian grocery stores and various other places, is invaluable and cannot be repaid. Thank you very much, sir, for everything you did for me, including the very useful gift of a TI-84 calculator.