As I sit and reflect on my time in Senegal and the educational system there, I came across a powerful quote by Brian Tolentino that made...

April 27, With the rays of the sun slowly sifting through the curtains, I find the silence stifling. I miss the goats that used to wake...

April 26, Day 14 vAn early morning debrief session as we all gather back at Azalai Hotel.  How can I eloquently verbalize the impact...

April 25 - Day 13 Waking up this morning, I felt a lump in my throat, knowing I would leave a large piece of my heart in Louga. Words...

April 24 - Day 12 Today, we donned our custom-made Senegalese attire as we prepared to visit our prospective schools for one last time,...

Wednesday, April 23rd, Day 11 In my daily life back home, I find myself rushing from one commitment to the next. My agendas are...

April 22 - Day 10 As I sit down to reflect on my time in Senegal, I’m struck by how much my perspective has shifted. What once felt like...

Monday, April 21 Today, we awoke to the somber news of the Pope’s passing. Our hosts expressed their compassion and sympathies, embodying...

Days 7 and 8 The sun beats down relentlessly as we embark on our cultural adventure, yet amidst the heat, we discover a soothing...

Day 5 and 6 The sun beats down as we enter the cab heading off to observe and co-teach.  50 students in a 300 sq foot room are silent...

Day 4 - April 16 As we embark on what was supposed to be a simple 3.5-hour drive to Louga, our journey quickly transforms into an...

Day 3 Another early morning, and my mind is racing to take it all in. Today starts with another series of sessions focused on the rich...

Day 2 in Dakar My body was feeling every bit of the jet lag this morning. Time to get up for breakfast! Can I possibly eat any more? Yet...

Day 1 - April 13 What an incredible journey it has been! After a whirlwind couple of weeks shifting gears from a planned trip to Morocco...