Welcome to Dublin

Well, I made it to Dublin. I’m pretty tired after a long fight but I still had some time to explore the area around my hotel. Trinity College is just a couple of blocks south so I took a quick walk around. Tomorrow I’ll spend more time taking a closer look. For now I think I’ll find some fish and chips and return to the hotel for some much needed sleep. 

A Shoutout to the Friends of BOMLA

One of the things I like most about teaching at BOMLA is the community. We all have a very strong sense of purpose and can count on one another for support. This is the eleventh year that I have been bringing my “Great Adventures” into my classroom and building global competencies that will prepare my students for a global society. I’ve been fortunate enough to have received two Fulbright awards, an IREX Fellowship and a Toyota International Teacher award which has paid for each of those adventures. Other years, I have had to cover all the costs. That would have been the case this years but, the Friends of BOMLA gave me a very generous grant. Wow!  What a great community we have!

For whom much is given........

Thank you Friends of BOMLA

Short Layover in London

The flight from Dallas to London wasn’t too bad. The meals weren’t great but, there were no crying babies. 

I’m already getting a bit of the culture as I can hear some faint bagpipes in the background. 

The Journey has Begun

The day has finally come. My bag is checked and I’m waiting to board my plane to London for a short layover then on to Dublin. This has already been a very busy summer for me. In addition to moving to the new campus, all the murals that have documented my previous travels have been removed at taken to the new school to be reinstalled. 

I did, however, managed to get a makeover for a new look as I travel about Ireland.  What do you think?

Sports of Ireland

Today was the last day of school for students. Yahoo! Your summer break has begun. But, you can still follow my blog to earn house points. And, of course, follow me on my Great Adventure n Ireland. Coach Rose had a few interesting facts to share about the sports in Ireland. What do you think is the most popular sport in Ireland?  Let’s find out.