Day Three of Teaching in San Pablo Village - Rachel Williams

Today was our third day in the Village of San Pablo. As our van drove up to the school, the children began crowding around the vehicle waiting for us to step out. It was one of the warmest welcomes any of us had ever received. Before our school day began we were able to hang out with the children. We took pictures, played volleyball, and enjoyed conversation with the teachers and students. At the sound of the first bell, the students scurried to their place in line outside of their classroom doors. They had a short general assembly meeting and then were dismissed to their classrooms. As I walked around taking pictures and supporting fellow teachers I heard laughter, deep math conversation, and singing. These sounds are sounds that will ring in my heart and mind for a long time. Their energy, excitement, and gratefulness has found its way into all of our hearts. We will be sad to leave, but will leave with knowledge and wisdom gained from the students and teachers.

Rachel Williams