Hi! I am Patty Getzrow and I will be one of the teachers taking on this exciting journey with a great group of kids.
First let me tell you a bit about myself. I have been working at the Yapeyu school for the last fifteen years as general coordinator of English studies – that is English as a second language, so you can say that I have known most of the students on this trip since they were around three years old – This makes the trip extra special , what a way to say good-bye to them that are in their last year of school. I work all morning at school supervising English clases in the whole school and in the afternoons I manage my own English languaqge center. Although teaching is my passion I rarely give classes anymore but I work with teacher staff on class and curriculum development and teacher training.
I am quite out-going and seem to stand out , so the kids say, because of my friendly attitude towards people and ability to smile in most situations.
I love the idea of visiting England once more, last time I was only sixteen, and I am looking forward to visiting schools and seeing the North of the country.
I plan to try everything , taste everything and get to know all that I can. I hope to also bring ideas and concepts to share with students and colleagues alike for cultural and educational growth that can be of mutual benefit to us all.
Thank you so much for all that is being done to make our trip a great one and I am anxious to see you soon.
Patty Getzrow
