Ed2014 PST Week 4

I was selected to be a resource volunteer again this year.  For some reason beyond my understanding, I accepted.  At training planning (GTOT), I had plenty of opportunities to question my sanity on this decision, however this last week was my week actually working with the PCTs, I remembered just how awesome of an activity this is.  I worked Week 4 with Lea Marano where we co-facilitated six technical sessions (which is the heaviest technical session week), attended four Tumbuka language sessions each, and provided support for the 20 trainees (mostly by giving them candy and coffee).

Instead of boring you with details, here are pictures!

We had several technical sessions facilitated by Dennis (a veteran technical
trainer from as far back as Ed11 and a Malawian Head Teacher), Geoff (who
used to be a language trainer and is a Malawian English Department Head),
Lea, and myself.

Geoff presenting part of a lesson.

Lea leading one of many great discussions during our sessions.

My little house for the week.

A really cool dog that hung out with us
(and looks like Poncho, Aaron's village dog).

Sean, Paul, and Tally in Tumbuka language class. 
Lea and I tried to attend every class.

The health sessions that week was on nutrition, so PCV Kay came and
presented on practical nutrition in Malawi with cooking practice.  Lea
and I were the official tasters.

The giant map of Malawi used for site announcement.

The trainees coming out blind-folded for site announcement.

The new Karonga Brothers waiting while everyone gets into position.
They don't know they're going to be brothers yet.

Remove your blindfolds!

The Week 4 Resource PCVs spending the morning like they did every morning.
I would wake up and start the fire, then Lea would come over as the coffee
was getting ready, and finally we would drink coffee out of our Peace Corps
issued Hanna Montana mugs and use the mbaula for warmth.