Anyway we have been in Mongar for six days now and are very happy with our wonderful neighbors, fellow teachers, and many others we have met here. Our only problem is the lack of water. The tank above us is dry and there seems to be a problem with a neighbor above us who is blocking our tank. The issue is supposed to be resolved tomorrow......let's hope.
I have been in meetings at my school for three days now and the staff meetings are a hoot. The principal speaks mostly Dzongkha (the national language), interspersed with English words such as "curriculum development," never missing a beat. Many of the teachers can switch from Sharchhokpa (local language), Dzongkha, and English all in one sentence. It is truly amazing to me. I am looking forward to starting classes with the students next Tues. Feb. 15th. I will be teaching Special Education classes from 4th to 8th grade. Mongar Lower Secondary School is one of the pilot schools to start a special education program. It was started last year by my Canadian predecessor Ann, who has set up a great program. I will be doing workshops for teachers on basic reading skills, math manipulative's, and possibly a workshop on problem solving skills.
I am sending one more picture from the road trip that will give you a little idea about our roller coaster ride from Bumthang to Mongar. Hopefully I'll not send another incomplete blog for a while.
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