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Looking Back

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Janette

It has been eight months since I left my expat existence.  It’s strange to be in flux again, (for a large chunk of time), starting over, but this time in my home country.  This adjustment is just as challenging as … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name…

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Janette

Setting up score sheets for over 1,000 students isn’t the most fun activity in the world.  However, reading through the lists and lists and lists of names can be very entertaining, to say the least. First, let me describe how … Continue reading →

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Six Months Left

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Janette

After two months of not being in my classrooms, I am back at the school again!  I’m beginning by preparing all of my paperwork, which takes forever.  I need to have attendance lists prepared and old speaking scores noted (to … Continue reading →

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East Meets West: A Showdown

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Janette

Never before have I valued my high-school’s almost prison-like atmosphere.  That is, until I began working for a regular school system in Jakarta. As someone who always tries to find best practices and appreciates practicality, it amazes me that 1.) … Continue reading →

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An EF’in Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Janette

Arriving in Indonesia and beginning work right before the holidays has been fun albeit much different than home. Since Indonesia has a majority of Muslim worshippers, you don’t see Christmas lights and decorations unless you are in one of the … Continue reading →

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