Comments for Teachers Without Borders http://twbglobal.org Teachers. Leaders. Worldwide Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:51:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Día de los Muertos: Handkerchiefs and Hope in Mexico by Fred Mednick http://twbglobal.org/2011/10/31/dia-de-los-muertos-handkerchiefs-and-hope-in-mexico/#comment-76 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:51:17 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=104#comment-76 Thank you! Package going out to you in a few days…. Love, Fred

]]> Comment on Día de los Muertos: Handkerchiefs and Hope in Mexico by Alicia http://twbglobal.org/2011/10/31/dia-de-los-muertos-handkerchiefs-and-hope-in-mexico/#comment-74 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:23:46 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=104#comment-74 Thank you Fred, i really think you “got” us. It´s a touching chronicle and a deep reflection about my country and our world

]]> Comment on Peace education in Tijuana by WANGUI E NYAGA http://twbglobal.org/2011/01/26/peace-education-in-tijuana/#comment-68 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:24:24 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=69#comment-68 This is Great!
I am A teacher trainer in a technical college in Kenya and currently pursuing PhD Degree in Sociology—The role of teachers in Peacebuilding. I concur that teachers can change the way a society handles conflict and hence prevent violence.

Eunice w Nyaga
wnyagae@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Saltillo teachers take their first Peace Education steps by Stephanie http://twbglobal.org/2011/04/07/saltillo-teachers-take-first-peace-education-steps/#comment-62 Fri, 13 May 2011 21:30:48 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=85#comment-62 Hi Schery!
Thank you so much for your comment. I hope the blog conveys how impressed I was by all of you in Saltillo. It’s educators like you who make me want to get up in the morning and do what I do! You give the work life, you put it into action (praxis!), and it’s through you and the work that you do with your local teachers and students that true change will happen. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. When I think that you are a full time teacher, and then you are teaching this course in your spare time, it is truly amazing! (AND you’re a mother!)

I am so pleased to hear that the course is going well and that you are finding it to be a happy and fulfilling experience. These examples are incredible – what a great homework assignment (and taking peace education “beyond classroom walls” :) The example with the law teacher is really interesting too – I think it demonstrates that there really is room – and need – for peace education everywhere, in our classrooms, homes, hearts, and even law offices, and beyond.

Thanks for sharing these experiences and please let me know anytime that I can be of support!
Warm wishes,
Stephanie

]]> Comment on Saltillo teachers take their first Peace Education steps by schery http://twbglobal.org/2011/04/07/saltillo-teachers-take-first-peace-education-steps/#comment-61 Fri, 13 May 2011 02:27:05 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=85#comment-61 Wow, Loved this post, I wasn´t aware of the things you though about the results from the program in Saltillo, the only thing I can say is that I just finished with one of the online sessions and every time I finish one I feel so reassured, happy, fullfilled and excited about the things that are starting to happen when I listen to these teachers share the experiences they have practiced. Specially two of them, one is a law teacher and she teached her ss to follow up the rules we placed at the workshops for a good comunication in their advocacy work and the work done before a trial and that seemed to me very interesting specially because her ss told her that it was great to have a way of starting things with clients because they prefered to avoid trial and this could help them solve the conflict before it became legal.
The second experience was a High school teacher that told his ss as a hw to go to their parents and hug them and tell them how much they loved them and see what happened, and the result was that at first parents where surprised and asked their children what they wanted! but after that, they would go with them and hug them back and told asked them how they felt.
And well as this experiences, I´ve heard lots more very interesting and easy to apply in class.
Personally, I feel like I´m in a personal process to becoming a more peaceful person at home and school, but very hopeful about being in the right path. Thanks Stephanie for giving the first step and letting us start this project with you!!
Best Wishes
Schery

]]> Comment on Saltillo teachers take their first Peace Education steps by Stephanie http://twbglobal.org/2011/04/07/saltillo-teachers-take-first-peace-education-steps/#comment-56 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:36:29 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=85#comment-56 Hi Jenny,
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for reading my blog posts! What is happening in Saltillo is really exciting, and I’m happy to hear that you share my excitement. The teachers are so dedicated, and I really believe it is the start of something great. What are you teaching in Monterrey? If we have another event in Saltillo you should try to come down. We may have another event later this year. Please stay tuned at the TWB web site or email me at stephanie@twb.org.
Warm wishes,
Stephanie

]]> Comment on Saltillo teachers take their first Peace Education steps by Jenny Lee http://twbglobal.org/2011/04/07/saltillo-teachers-take-first-peace-education-steps/#comment-55 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:08:21 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=85#comment-55 Hi Stephanie, I have been following your blog posts for awhile now as peace education workshops launch in Mexico. As a Canadian teaching in Monterrey (near Saltillo!), it is really exciting to see the interest and the determination of educators and facilitators to implement this into their classrooms. Keep it up! :)

]]> Comment on Peace education in Tijuana by Stephanie http://twbglobal.org/2011/01/26/peace-education-in-tijuana/#comment-51 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:32:32 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=69#comment-51 Hi Angelesb,
Thank you for your message.
Are you in Tijuana? We are planning another event there in August. If you are, please let me know. My email address is stephanie@twb.org. And if you’re not, please let me know where you are and we can discuss ideas.
Warm wishes,
Stephanie

]]> Comment on Peace movement needs peace education by Fred Mednick http://twbglobal.org/2011/03/23/peace-movement-needs-peace-education/#comment-48 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:53:51 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=79#comment-48 Schery,
Congrats to YOU! You and your family (Verlangas + “Uncle Can” :) impressed me beyond words. You put so much work into making the conference a success – I was honored to be a part of it! I am just amazed at your dedication, commitment, and hard work to make this launch happen, and to share with other teachers what you have learned in your peace education studies. I know this is just the beginning, and I’m so excited to be working together on this. I honestly can’t thank you enough. You inspire me!
With deep gratitude,
Stephanie

]]> Comment on Peace movement needs peace education by schery http://twbglobal.org/2011/03/23/peace-movement-needs-peace-education/#comment-45 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:06:48 +0000 http://twbglobal.org/?p=79#comment-45 Congratulations for the conference Stephanie, I wasn´t really able to say good bye on saturday coz I´m sure is just a “see you later”. We´re on our way to promote real peace rallies with these workshops and activities. Adding people to our vision of peace has just started! Congrats again!

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