Category Archives: Teaching English

Last week I was interviewed by RTCI, a local radio station, to talk about the Access program. My co-worker Faouzi has put together a wonderful compilation of this interview along with pictures on our Access blog.

Last Sunday was my proudest day as a teacher. The Access program held a cleaning and painting campaign to kick-start our second quarter and celebrate the one year anniversary of the revolution. I watched as my students worked together as a team to … Continue reading →

Because Tunisian students are the best in the world! Maybe I’m biased, but a group of my students surprised me today with a certificate made out to Ms. Brittany in “Recognition of her Excellent Teaching Skills and Ability to Inspire … Continue reading →

From the beginning my biggest challenge has been my 3 hour Saturday morning class with 17 slightly spoiled, attention-deficite 5-7 year olds. They might look cute but this class has been a true test of my patience and endurance. After two … Continue reading →

Today I walked in on our four and five year olds learning a dance to Shakira’s “Waka Waka”..

Check out the new Schooling Plus website, with yours truly making an appearance as their secret marketing weapon:  http://www.schooling-plus.com/school/index.php

Against the warning of a friend, I terrorized the villagers last night (it was just a coincidence that it happened on Halloween night). It was through a series of events – a cancelled vacation, filling in for absent teachers, new classes – that … Continue reading →