I just got an email telling me a bit about my family and where I will be living. My new address is 'la calle Hungria 370' in a district called 'La republica' very close to the middle of the city. From what I can tell on google maps I live very close to a big park..and the huge mall. There is one main street called, in english, 'United nations' and all of the other side streets have country names..so, I'm Hungry! My mama is Leonor Maldonado and I have 2 sisters. Maria who is 20 years old, and Maria Cristina who is 27. I'm really hoping for some instant friendships there!
Its looks like I'm going to be working at a school called 'El Buen Pastor'.."Founded in 1992, strives to give children of all backgrounds and religions a well-rounded education. The students, more than 90 percent indigenous, come from families with limited economic resources, many of whom work in the surrounding streets of Quito’s historic center. Students are encouraged to develop their individual abilities, self-esteem, love for their country and for their race, and also study Spanish, Quichua, and English. The school offers classes through the seventh basic grade level, preparing students to attend a variety of high schools in Quito. Classes are small with an average of 10 students per grade level. Volunteers are utilized to teach English, computer literacy, art, and music. Others serve as teacher aides."
Leonor is meeting me at the airport with Tania, the program advisor, saturday night at 6:35. I start orientation things on Monday and school begins Wednesday! I'm about to burst I'm so excited...
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