Africa's Rhino Poaching Crisis

Poaching has always been a problem in Africa, and despite the work of conservationists, the problem doesn't seem to be getting any better.  Studies conducted in South Africa show that the country is losing at least one rhinoceros to poaching per day. Very sad.  Check out the links for recent articles published in the Star-Tribune and South Africa's Eyewitness News.

Africa's Rhino Poaching Crisis      SA Losing One Rhino A Day

Hometown Newspaper...

As many of you already know, I'm originally from a very small town in southwestern Indiana.  It's a close-knit community, so the local newspaper is always publishing articles highlighting people from the area.  Today, they published an article about my trip!  Check it out at the link below.  Thank you to the Princeton Daily Clarion for their support.  And yes, my hometown is Francisco, IN.

Francisco Native Earns S. African Exchange Experience

I'm going to South Africa!

Last fall, I came across the Toyota International Teacher Program, which provides teachers with overseas professional development opportunities.  The programs focus on environmental sustainability issues and the experiences provide teachers with new and exciting teaching tools to bring back to their classrooms.  Last month I learned that I was accepted into the inaugural program to South Africa!  It was a competitive process, with over 1000 teachers across the nation vying for 24 spots.  I'm incredibly excited to be given this opportunity,and look forward to sharing my experiences on this blog.  Please check back often--I'll post information leading up to the trip, and especially during my awesome African adventure!

Toyota International Teacher Program

Institute of International Education