Previous Participant's Comments
My participation in the 1998 Reading Safari will always
be a highlight in my teaching career. It has challenged me professionally and personally.
I have made friends that will last a lifetime! |
| This whole experience
from the carefully planned orientation and workshops to my warm, caring New Zealand family
and the dynamic, welcoming school placement, has been extraordinary. Susan Segar MA |
"This has been a most meaningful and enjoyable
professional experience." |
| "What
a rich introduction to the learning environment, school, culture and country. Margaret Jernstedt NH |
The program directors have very carefully planned for
you to have a varied and fascinating look into the New Zealand culture and schools. You
will not be disappointed! |
| Learning is an
ongoing process. I highly recommend this program to those who wish to extend their
knowledge of reading and to gain a new cultural experience. It is definitely worthwhile. I
guarantee a lot of learning and a lot of fun! Pearly de Leon NC |
The INTERead experience has allowed me to grow, not
only educationally but personally too. |
| The New Zealand
Reading Safari is such a wonderful opportunity. One can really experience life as it is in
a New Zealand school. The cultural experience begins with a welcome on the marae
(indigenous people's ancestral home). Personal attention continues through the full stay
to make sure that everything goes as it should. Joann MacDonald CA |
"We were treated like royalty. I brought back many new
ideas but I also came back very affirmed about what I am doing in my own classroom." |
| "This
experience has been just great. I have seen so much and will have lasting thoughts and
ideas for change and growth." Karen Thompson East Bridgewater MA |
"This program futhered my professional development that no
prior workshop or conference could come close to." |
"I highly recommend this program to those who want a total experience
of school culture, country and especially its people. Your warmth, caring and personal
attention have made this a most memorable and greatly fulfilling experience." |
