Jul
30
teaching tidbits
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | July 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Teaching is about the dynamic: every mood, focus, and student’s motivation. I am tested on my patience every single day. My triggers are: students acting out, not taking their work seriously, constant disruptions, a tedious slow-progressing day, sleepiness. But peace is: seeing students adopt good work habits, respectful attitudes towards others, and confidence in their […]
May
1
Devotion.
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” I think I chose to become a a teacher to start my journey to becoming an educator. I […]
Feb
5
moments, freely
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | February 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We drove into the heart of Kampala on the last night, and ended up in this little gymnasium sized club with a fountain right by the entrance. The stairs leading up into the party was nothing fancy, just a few wooden stairs; the ticket man saw that we were mzungu and waved us in […]