Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Welcome to the Belize Literacy 2012 workshop facilitator blog!

The Rotary International District 5370 Belize Literacy Program has been supporting educators in Belize since 2007.  This summer our talented team will be assisting in workshops in:

ü Learning with Technology (LWT)
ü ‘Off to a Good Start’ in Science and Mathematics

Note: A newly revised Science and Mathematics program is being implemented in 60 schools across the country.  This is year one of mandatory implementation for these newly defined subjects that address 21st Century learning


Meet the team of dedicated volunteer facilitators (teachers, principals and consultants) from Western Canada who will be working with educators and leaders in Belize, August 6 - 18, 2012: 

Belize City - Will Lavery (Vancouver, B.C.)
                    Wenda Fraser-HouseGo (Grande Prairie, AB)

Cayo - Darrin DeGrande (Edmonton, AB)
           Greg Wondga (Edmonton, AB) TEAM LEADER for 'Off to a Good Start' with Science and Math 

Cayo and Belmopan - Patrick Reilly (Edmonton, AB)

Orange Walk - Patsy Ho (Edmonton, AB)
                        Melissa McDonald (Edmonton, AB)

Corozal – Alvina Tsui (Edmonton, AB)
                Joanne Barwise (Edmonton, AB)

Stan Creek – John Toporowski (Edmonton, AB)
                        Nicole Lamoreaux, Rotarian (Edmonton, AB)

Toledo - Sandra Gluth (Edmonton, AB) TEAM LEADER for Learning with Technology workshops
               Laurie Tisberger (Edmonton, AB)


We look forward to the stories, photos, ideas, resources and experiences from summer workshops...and comments from readers.

On behalf of the Belize Literacy Program Committee in District 5370 and Belize, we thank you for your valued contributions.  The children in Belize will be the beneficiaries.

Jackie Hobal
District Governor 2010-2011
Rotary International District 5370
Chair: Belize Literacy Program
Rotary Club of Athabasca
Cell  780 910-0527
SKYPE jackie.hobal