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Fono rejects Ausage as Director of the Department of Youth & Women’s Affairs
It was announced yesterday that the Fono (American Samoa’s legislative assembly) rejected Gov. Moliga’s appointment of Pa’u Roy Ausage for the role of Director of Youth and Women’s Affairs. Gov. Moliga has since appointed former NFL defensive end Jonathan Fanene. You … Continue reading
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Tagged american samoa, children's rights, domestic violence, Jonathan Fanene, women's rights
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Once I Accidentally Hiked the Highest Mountain in the Country
Since today is Veteran’s Day (oh, happy day brother and step-dad!), and because every single holiday is observed in American Samoa, we had the day off. We decided to spend it with our lovely neighbor, Leafa, and a local legend, … Continue reading
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Tagged american samoa, day hike, hiking, manu'a islands, south pacific islands, ta'u, travel
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Teacher Appreciation Week
I don’t really remember teacher appreciation week being a thing when I was in school in the States. I have a few memories of giving teacher-y trinkets—apple-shaped refrigerator magnets, coffee cups printed with “#1 Teacher!” in faux chalk—but I don’t … Continue reading
One week down
I wish I had more to share about what’s happened since we’ve been back. Wes has a great post about our experience on the boat and all the housing confusion. We are still in the first house we were placed … Continue reading
The end (of the school year) is nigh!
There are only 17 days left of school. I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by. This month is probably going to be more hectic and ridiculous than all of the others combined. We have standardized tests, music … Continue reading
Happy Easter! Student Journals: from the (pencils) of babes
Because of the upcoming holiday, we’ve dedicated our reading comprehension time this week to the story of Easter. On Monday, their journal topic was simply “What is Easter?” (Before you start thinking “I can’t believe she’s teaching them about that … Continue reading
Easy like Sunday morning
People take the Sabbath pretty seriously here in Am.Sam. The only acceptable activity on Sunday is going to church. Since orientation has been so intense, most of us opted to stay “home” instead. I’m really enjoying all the not-doing-stuff today. … Continue reading
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Tagged american samoa, education, nu'uuli, teaching, travel, tutuila
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I’m on a boat!
You guys. I have some serious jet lag. Every time I sit down or just stand still for a second, I feel like the whole island is rocking back and forth. It feels like I’m on a boat, just swaying … Continue reading
Talofa, Ta’u!
Hey e’rbody. We received our placements today! Unless something changes, Wes and I will be living on Ta’u. He’ll be teaching high school science and I’ll be teaching elementary everything (not just English–are you surprised?!?). I’m not sure which grade … Continue reading
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Tagged american samoa, islands, leaving home, manu'a, ta'u, teaching, travel, volunteering
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Only 27 days left!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Settlers tournament on Saturday! You guys helped us raise over $400 for our trip! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! And Congratulations to the winners! 1st Place: Jon Elmer 2nd Place: Ward Bickford 3rd … Continue reading
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Tagged american samoa, fundraising, missions, travel, volunteering, volunteers
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