By Melissa Schroden | Director of Special Opportunities and Donations
Meet Jorge, born and raised in Antigua Guatemala. He is currently 27 years old, and is the 4th grade teacher at our Dreamer Center. Jorge also teaches social studies, civic education, English, and artistic expression (music, dance, etc.) to the 4th through 6th grade students. He majored in Social Sciences and World History at the Universidad Del Valle de Guatemala.
Jorge possesses many skills and hobbies. He loves nature, open spaces and fresh air. He also loves going for walks and exploring historical landmarks. One of his favorite learned skills is to be able to play almost any rhythmic percussion instrument. He was quick to tell us, “I love playing drums; it is one of my favorite activities. I can also say I'm a musician. I have had the opportunity to play in many places with many important people in the industry. I can even play Arabic music; it's a rather peculiar talent.”
“But even more than playing drums, I love being a teacher,” Jorge said, “every moment spent in my classroom I am inspired to do more work, more projects that stretch my students.” He loves thinking about and advocating for his students, because after all, as he says so eloquently, what happens in his classroom is forming the next generation of educators and business owners, nurses, doctors, lawyers, and firefighters. Therefore he always tries to show his students that there is a world of possibilities outside the four walls of the classroom, the school and especially their homes.
We are so lucky to have Jorge here with us at the GOD´S CHILD Project, working in the Dreamer Center. He is an inspiration to not only the students but to his coworkers as well!
Thank you for your continued support for our projects, teachers, and families here in Guatemala. Please share this story with your friends and family members and tell them why you personally chose to help these kids by supporting their role models, friends and guides; their teachers.
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