Hello all!
My name is Alex Swanson! I have taught science for the past four years, two of them at a middle school in Rhode Island, and two at Impact Academy, here in Hayward. I am most passionate about Environmental Science as I love thinking about the intersection between people and the natural world, and how they impact one another. Outside of work, I spend most of my time active! I enjoy spending time outdoors with my amazing dog, Mocha, going on hikes, taking trips to the beach, and doing yoga.
I became a GG leader for a few reasons. I learned about the program in 2015 and met a few students that had returned from a trip and was amazed at how much they had grown. They spoke about their experience as ‘life changing’ and ‘incredible’ and I immediately wanted to be a part of it. As I learned more about the program, I realized what an incredible growth opportunity this would be not only for the students, but for me as well. In my class, I teach students about developing and developed countries, and the differences in opportunity and living conditions. I want to be able to speak to my students from experience, rather than what I have read from a book.
I can’t wait to meet and get to know all of the students on my trip, to grow as an educator, and watch students grow as leaders! We are all going to experience new things, food, people, sights, and so much more, and I can’t wait to live these experiences with all of you!
One week! Get excited!
Best,
Alex Swanson
Good Morning Millesha mommy(Muffy) Lol. I jope you having a safe flight and enjoying yourself. Have a great time and shot out to Ms.Swanson for being the amazing teacher she is, listen to great songs. Love you.
Good Morning Millesha,
We all miss you so much even moma bear Lol. Have fun ToTo Pierre and Bam Bam miss you so much.
Hi Elizabeth
Hope you made it safely. We all miss you so much and it’s only day one. Enjoy to the fullest and be safe. We love you
Mom
Hi Teresa,
This Millesha mom I recieve a call from millesha my daughter they was on the bus they landed safely it was hot.. Info for the mother’s. My name is Lavina Banks.
Thank you for keeping us posted, Lavina. I share the same nervousness as the rest of you. Hahaha! I think all of them might be too tired after the bus and won’t post anything until tomorrow.
Ying (Melody’s mom)
Thank you! I also received a call from Elizabeth. Felt better knowing they arrived safely.
Hi Maurice hope your having fun, I wonder if I on the right guide site.
Hi Alex,
It’s very nice to meet you and your precious dog Mocha yesterday. Thank you for doing all the good work.
Ying (Melody’s mom)
My baby millesha caught a cold and had a headache from the long plane ride, I made sure she pack alot of things if she got sick, other then that they all tired from the air flight. They ate chicken and bananas. I will follow up with all the parents see how your daughter/or son doing.
Millesha mom I pray for them all.
Thank you for keeping us updated, Lavina. I’ll pray for Millesha for her speedy recovery as well. How did you hear about your daughter’s being sick? Did they call you? I’ve been checking this website constantly and haven’t seen much updates since 7/3.
Melody Zhang’s mom
Hi Alex,
This Jasmin’s mom. I’m just wondering how you all doing because I haven’t seen any recent posts from You guys. We are very proud of you all!
Have fun and be safe Jasmin.
Hi Millesha my muffy
Hope you having a blast mommy miss you, I hope you enjoying yourself with great friends, have a blast and remember our talks love you???????
I heard from my baby millesha she feeling better, she caught a little cold and sick from the food. They got up they on they way to teach 4 and 5th graders speak English. They all having a good time.
Millesha mom