So Long, Farewell
Over the past three years, I have come to really love the math department we’ve had at school. I’ve gotten the chance to work with such amazing people who care so deeply about their kids. I really consider myself lucky to have found a school like the one I’m at. Another great part of it is that in the last 3 years, the math department has experienced very little turnover, which keeps us even closer. All of this to say that when you have a department that is so “tight”, it makes it all the more difficult to say goodbye when people eventually do leave.This evening, I (along with several colleagues) attended a send-off banquet for Prince Nanakobi (the guy in the video with the lei—he’s in the center of the dancing and kind of hard to spot), an algebra teacher that I’ve been working with for the past three years. The banquet was put on by his church, as he is leaving and actually relocating to Cincinnati, OH to become a full-time pastor! So on the one hand, I’m excited for his future as he begins a new life and ministry in the Midwest with his family.On the other hand, I will miss him greatly. We actually started teaching together the same year, and thus both experienced the first year teacher pains together as well. Prince will be greatly missed by me and by the other teachers, but it’s cool to know that he is pursuing an even bigger calling that he feels on his life!
Themocracy
We sing that same song at my Mom’s church :)
Of all the songs that evening, that was the best (the drummer was amazing!!!!)
You’re telling me! I LOVE African drums. I’ve been telling my mom that I’m going to have a drummer at my wedding for the past couple of years :)