Hello, OLM!  Thank you for making me feel so welcome in this beautiful school and city.  Either everyone is very nice or everyone has mistaken me for Mr. Sanders’ brother… I think both are true.

 

I applied to do my student teaching at OLM as soon as I found out about the opportunity.  I decided to become a teacher because I love to learn and this school offers a unique experience. 

 

Back home, near Chicago, there was a foot of snow on the ground and I felt like a tiger pacing around in a (very cold) cage.  I’m excited to do things outdoors like play basketball and volleyball.  Hiking my way to a waterfall, swimming in the ocean and drinking from a fresh coconut are on my list of things to do in the next few weeks. 

 

What else should I do?  Where should I go? I want to make the most of my time here and need your help.

 

-Keith Chrisman

Hello everyone!

My name is Magdalena Jazowski and I will be student teaching in Ms. D'Altério's 5th grade classroom until May 12th, 2015. I am studying Elementary Education and Spanish at Lewis University, located in Romeoville, Illinois, and am currently enrolled as a senior.

Teaching and working with children has always been a joy to me! I have worked for the park district in my hometown in different programs that all involve children. I also worked for St. John Paul II Polish School as a substitute in the 4th grade classroom, as an aide in the Kindergarten classroom, and as a teacher in a preschool setting. I enjoy volunteering as a catechist in the 2nd grade classroom.

In my spare time, I love to read historical fiction books, make DIY crafts, and eat! I am so happy with my decision to come here and am beyond excited to start this journey. I know that I will be learning a lot during my experience here in Rio and cannot wait to see how the students of OLM help me grow as a future educator. I am honored to be spending my capstone experience student teaching abroad here at Our Lady of Mercy!