Positives From The Pandemic As we all learn to adapt to these unprecedented times, there are great positives that rise to the surface as we dig deep to make the best out of unusual circumstances! School closures are a huge adaptation for administration, faculty, support staff, students and parents. Suddenly, all over the world, educators…
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Nova Scotia, Canada – Home After 4 Years in Qatar
Coming home meant a continuum of emotions, along with lots of to-do lists, as we became Canadian residents again while starting our life here with everything we gained in Qatar. Settling into 5th Wheel Living This was a rigamarole of making our way through campsites until we finally found what we were looking for: free….
Saying Goodbye – American School of Doha – Final Assembly
Having to leave this job was the hardest part of leaving Qatar. Period. The ASD final assembly happened in May, while we were in India. I added it here now, before I start our repatriation blogs back into Canada!! Saying goodbye was heartbreaking…. The final assembly of the year was the time to say goodbye…
Saying Goodbye to American School of Doha – Part III – Hardest of All – The Kids..
I’ve worked as a para-educator for 10 years or so. I’ve worked in public education with special needs children, children with behavior issues and inner-city children whose way of life wasn’t easy. Now, I’ve worked at a private, not-for-profit International American school in the Middle East. Most students I supported are expat children who usually…
Saying Goodbye to American School of Doha – Part II – My Coworkers – My Friends!
This was impossible to do. Period. I’m still in shock. My heart still hasn’t accepted that I’m not working with these amazing people anymore. I didn’t get pictures of everyone because I was so, SO overwhelmed with the day and saying goodbye. Sometimes I just didn’t know what to say. I just cried. Or walked…
Saying Goodbye to American School of Doha – Part I – My Everyday Routine
This was THE hardest day of having to leave Qatar. I took one day only to do everything ASD – American School of Doha – because of the emotional pain of leaving. This included bringing my fish and indoor plants to their new ASD owners, signing my resignation papers, cleaning out my locker, taking pictures and saying…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Day 6 – Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
This was the morning I woke up and realized I would have to resign from my job. With my return to Doha in a few days, my priority would be to help my husband with the whirlwind he was steeped in of getting us out of Qatar within the two weeks given to us. Leaving…
Surprise for Mama & DV – Part II – Kids Telling Jokes!!
With support from the Director, faculty and staff of the American School of Doha , I’ve created this blog for you, mama and DV, to make you laugh!!! I’d like to give a huge shout out to Grade 5 teacher Allison Farmer for taking time out of her hectic day to video kids from her…
Surprise Mama & DV – This Blog is For You!!
My father’s health has not been great for many years – my mother faithfully by his side – his health becoming her whole life. Over their 30 plus years of marriage they have modeled for me the many virtues of a strong marriage, especially since my father’s health became an issue, of commitment during the…
2018 International Week at American School of Doha – Moments!
After a long run of very little breaks since the start of school in August, everyone was very ready for this fun filled week of activities, food and celebration! Time to sign where I’m from! Traditional Arabic Clothing Wearing my abaya and shayla to school! Raina wears a headscarf everyday, but not an abaya. Sadia…