This is the Fulbright family, featuring the eight Indian Fulbright teachers alongside their exchange partners. My exchange partner is Matthew Sears, the tall guy in the second photograph. Matthew is not only impressive in stature but also a remarkable teacher with a diverse personality and various talents. I admire his accomplishments; he was named Teacher of the Year in Durham County for 2007-08, is an excellent golf coach, and is truly tech-savvy. The concept of a job swap is both exciting and challenging. While Matt may struggle to prepare for five different classes each day, I often feel bored teaching the same concepts across five sections of the same class or grade. As I marvel at the infrastructure and technology available in American schools, he is equally impressed by the focus and enthusiasm of Indian students to learn. If Matt feels overwhelmed by the attention and respect he receives in Indian schools, I find myself grappling with classroom discipline while trying to reach students with varying learning abilities. Stay tuned for "My Experiences"!
2 comments:
Vamsi,
I found your blog through Matt's blog. I am enjoying reading about your experiences. I can't wait to read more!
Holly Jordan
(My husband Nick and I had Indian food with you and Ellen back in August.)
Thak you for your interest in my blog. keeep reading. I would really love to hear more and more comments from you.
vamsi
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