What people are saying...
- Comments from High School students:
“Thank you so much for taking your time to come to our school to share your experiences with us! It was greatly appreciated and interesting to learn about cultural differences!”“I never really knew much about Flamenco dancing and bullfighting. Now I do. It’s always fun to learn about a new culture.”
“Thank you so much for coming to our school! You encouraged me to travel and read about other cultures!”
- Comments from Area Teachers:
“Thanks for such a wonderful educational opportunity. The kids have not stopped talking about the Interdisciplinary Day at Westminster. They loved it! . . .This is what community outreach is all about…. The fact that the college presenters were so well prepared and modeled such professionalism was a real gift. I want my high schoolers to see such fine examples of mature students. Thank you.” --Marylee Houston, Wilmington Area High School Latin Teacher
“For many of my students, the Interdisciplinary Day at Westminster was the highlight of their French learning experience. As a teacher, I very much appreciated the insightful instruction and the innovative activities provided by the Westminster students. It’s a wonderful program.” --Mary Beth Acker, Wilmington Area High School, French Teacher “I was impressed by each of the student’s level of comfort in the classroom. Both had a great command of their subject and shared it well with their students. They were both very well prepared…. It is always interesting to hear about experiences in France…particularly about the cultural similarities and differences that American students have noticed.” --Kathryn Rentz, Laurel High School French Teacher
- Comments from Student Presenters:
“The most valuable part was being able to share something with others that I am so passionate about.” --Kristin Allen
“It was valuable to see how enthusiastic the children were about participating in the lesson, as well as their enthusiasm for learning more about the culture and language. This is a really great and beneficial program for all of the community!” --Courtney Thompson“The most valuable part of the presentation was teaching students about new cultures and their dances…Thanks for letting us participate in such a phenomenal program!!” --Abby Montgomery
“I actually CAN get up in front of high schoolers and teach – and enjoy it! I was surprised by the enthusiasm and questions of the students. This experience was a ‘preview’ of student teaching.” --Kerry Flaherty
“I learned the amazing connections children can make between what you are discussing in your lesson and their own experiences.” -- Jen Rossey