Frank Lau – Hawaii Baptist Academy TABSA – 2011 Surreal My experience with Teachers Across Borders (TAB) is surreal. Even now, weeks after returning to my home, I cannot believe that I have seen what I have seen and been where I have been. But I am reminded every day that it was not a…

Melissa Mano – Kalaheo High School – South Africa 2010 I was ready to quit teaching math at Kalaheo High School five years ago, but then I went to South Africa with Teachers Without Borders (TWB) and it completely changed my perspective. I was never more proud to be a teacher than when I was…

Gail Peiterson – Punahou School TWBSA – 2010 Eastern Cape – South Africa “I THOUGHT I COULD NOT teach science because I did not have a laboratory or equipment, but now I am empowered to teach with the things in my everyday life.” “We have no excuses now; we must teach our learners, science. ”…

South Africa Reflection 2010 Jim Metz The first Punahou-South Africa team arrived in South Africa in 2001. I came two years later (TWBSA) and have been part of the team each year since. While there have been changes over the years, we have remained true to the guiding principle that we are here as colleagues,…

Beverly Kutsunai – August, 2010 Kamehameha School – Parent Fund – Follow-Up and Evaluation Report Science Team Member on Teachers Without Borders in South Africa June 15 – July 15, 2010 By participating in this activity, you expected to acquire certain knowledge, skills, and experiences that would benefit you, your students and Kamehameha. Please describe…

Reflections of Teachers Without Borders South Africa 2009 Jim Metz, Kapi’olani Community College My seventh summer conducting maths workshops with the team of TWBSA was as exhilarating and rewarding as my first. Each year has offered new challenges and experiences. I am still deeply touched by the remarkable spirit, enthusiasm and dedication of the teachers…

Berg Reflection for TWBSA – 2009 The trip with TWB-SA was particularly meaningful for me this year, both on a personal level and professionally. Having traveled throughout South Africa for legislative purposes in 2007 and then becoming part of the 2008 TWB-SA Hawaii team, I was excited to have the opportunity to reacquaint myself again…

TWBSA 2009 Impressions Aaron Culliney Driver and IT Support My TWBSA 2009 Roles The 2009 Teachers Without Borders South Africa (TWBSA) trip was an amazing introduction to the country and its people. We got to see places and events that few tourists will encounter. I was the secondary driver and the IT support person for…

Teachers Without Borders, South Africa, June/July 2009 Barbara Mayer, Science Teaching is not a job; it’s not a profession; it’s a calling. I’ve felt this way ever since I stumbled into education as a volunteer educator at an Audubon Society nature sanctuary north of Boston back in the late 60s. There can’t be anything more…

SOUTH AFRICA 2009 Robin Otagaki TWBSA veterans said that this trip would be a life changing experience. Without reservation, it was. I was moved by the obvious fact that so many in South Africa have so little, but continue to step forward with visions of unity and hope vested in their children’s future. Joyful singing…