The end of this week's camp schedule is just about done.  Teiga is rehearsing with the orchestra as I type.  The others are observing the rehearsal and interacting with the Haitian students. 

The Organization of American States (OAS) has a group here.  They brought in four teachers from Columbia and several from the states to work with the Haitian teachers as well as teachers from Jamaica and St. Lucia who are also here.  It is essentially, like student teaching or professional development for them.  While the island folks work with the students, the experienced teachers provide feedback, suggestions and assistance during the rehearsals.  Then, the entire group of adults meets in a "round table" in which the experienced teachers provide both general and specific feedback about and to the teachers; providing new planning suggestions and rehearsal techniques. 

The head of this OAS program asked if I would observe Deborah, a Haitian teacher working with the "beginner" band, yesterday.  The "beginners" here like anywhere have a lot of energy and enthusiasm.  Deborah was very open to suggestions during the rehearsal.  My favorite part was that she had fun with the students (she was dancing in front of them at one point) but could also "lay it down" when she needed to.  She was "loving but firm" as my big brother would say.

The round table was fantastic!  It was this great meeting-of-the-international-teaching-minds, if you will.  It was so great (humbling, inspiring, energizing) to be part of this.  Just another unexpected opportunity to learn while in Haiti, even for the teachers.

I didn't expect to meet and connect with so many international folks here.   I'm thrilled to say that I am learning as much as our students :)