From a Sixth Grade Perspective

"On Monday, April 4, 2011, Steven Labarakwe visited The Woods Academy. Steven is a teacher and school superintendent from northern Kenya. He grew up as a nomadic tribesman.

Steven had an amazing start..."

This is a very brief excerpt from Darren Danaie's school news article about the visit of Steven Labarakwe to The Woods Academy, sponsored by ESHA. Read more and enjoy a sixth grader's perspective at www.woodsacademy.org.

Darren Danaie with Mary Worch, Head of School (Photo: The Woods Academy)

Student responses from Green Acres School

Students from Green Acres School in Rockville, MD, had the following to say in response to their time with Kenyan educator Steven Labarakwe:

“It was a unique educational opportunity for us -- especially when he told us specifics about the transportation in his country.” (It took Steven two days to travel from his village to the airport.)

“He was very observant about America and had many ideas about improving Kenya.” (Steven spoke about his country’s need for water, education, teacher training, and infrastructure.)

“People [in the U.S.] don’t know much about his country. His sharing about his life makes me want to be an advocate for Kenya."

Many photos and a description of Steven's April 13 visit to Green Acres are featured in the school photo gallery and the school newsletter, "The Green Line."

Claudia

Photo: Laurel Seid