Mississippi Teachers Chatboard

Volunteer with AFS-USA

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Sep 4, 2016

I serve as the PR for the Miss Tennky Area AFS Volunteer Leadership Team. We support our AFS-USA hosted exchange students and their families and promote students from the USA going to study abroad as well.(Many scholarships are available for summer, semester, gap and year long programs, etc.,, but students need to apply early. (See [link removed]

These AFS Guys Need You as a Host for the School year.

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Aug 17, 2016

These three guys need loving hosts by August 31st as they are schedule to arrive on September 8th and hosts must be obtained before they leave their countries. Please, share this information with your friends, neighbors and e-mail buddies.

Meet RACHATA Age (at arrival): 17 years Program length: Year Rachata, who goes by Nice, is a friendly...See MoreThese three guys need loving hosts by August 31st as they are schedule to arrive on September 8th and hosts must be obtained before they leave their countries. Please, share this information with your friends, neighbors and e-mail buddies.

Meet RACHATA Age (at arrival): 17 years Program length: Year Rachata, who goes by Nice, is a friendly and responsible young man. He has a good relationship with his grandparents and extended family, and he is happiest when everyone gets to share meals together and talk about their day. At school, Nice's favorite subject is chemistry; he was recently chosen as his class's representative at a computer contest. Nice has both a musical and an athletic side. He plays the guitar and loves listening to music, and usually rides his bike for an hour every day. He's an enthusiastic learner, keen to absorb new things, and is excited to experience American culture! Gender: Male Service Ref : 15-07697 from Thailand

Meet Pranav Age (at arrival): 16 years Program length: Year Pranav enjoys visiting the library to immerse himself in all the knowledge available to him. In the future, he hopes to pursue a career in business. When he sees his family during breaks from school, Pranav enjoys helping his mother in the kitchen and helping his father on the farm. His friends & family describe him as a motivational, inquisitive young man. Pranav often inspires others to participate in activities and gain new knowledge. In addition to playing musical instruments, he enjoys playing Khabbadi both competitively and for fun. He is looking forward to his arrival on Aug 25, 2016. Gender: Male Service Ref : 15-01613 from India Meet Lucas Age (at arrival): 17 years Program length: Year Gender: Male

Service Ref : 15-00879 from Brazil Meet -Lucas who an energetic and outgoing young man who loves music. He began playing guitar over a year ago and goes to lessons often. In addition to playing music, Lucas also loves to listen to different genres of music. Lucas has practiced judo for 7 years, and has traveled internationally to compete in tournaments. In his free time, he plays soccer with friends or reads. Lucas is close to his father and looks at him as a role model. He also has a great relationship with his older brother. In school, he enjoys studying English. He looks forward to practicing what he knows while in the US.

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by silent observer

Jul 17, 2016

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by silent observer

Jul 17, 2016

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College Scholarship Contest

by Richard

Feb 2, 2014

lease use the following link to vote and help Alexis win a college scholarship. Thank you!

testing, ignore On 2/02/14, Richard wrote: > Please use the following link to vote and help Alexis win a > college scholarship. Thank you!

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Jun 30, 2016

Teacher Openings Available

by Oxford University School

Jul 30, 2014

Oxford University School is currently looking for a 3rd and 5th grade teacher position. One pre k teacher assistant is also needed.

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662-234-2200 email:[link removed]

K. On 7/30/14, Oxford University School wrote: > Oxford University School is currently looking for a 3rd and > 5th grade teacher position. One pre k teacher assistant is > also needed. > > [link removed]

Of course in Oxford it doesn't matter how qualified you are but WHO YOU KNOW, so unless you went to Ole Miss, or have a refer...See More

May 30, 2016

m-star

by missy

May 30, 2016

I am thinking of moving back to MS. I was wanting to find out if the M-Star is a fair evaluation system.

Kel On 5/30/16, missy wrote: > I am thinking of moving back to MS. I was wanting to find > out if the M-Star is a fair evaluation system. The M-star is only as fair as the person who fills it out. If your principal doesn't like you- it will be problematic; but if the principal likes you it will be fair.

May 30, 2016

Dreads as a teacher?

by tdbourg

May 16, 2016

I am a Caucasian woman who is seeking a degree in SpEd and interpretation, I am suppose to get dreads here shortly, by time I would start working, they would be in a very neat form. I've had teachers of different ethnicity with dreads, but wondering would it be acceptable for me to have them?

burger On 5/16/16, tdbourg wrote: > I am a Caucasian woman who is seeking a degree in SpEd > and interpretation, I am suppose to get dreads here > shortly, by time I would start working, they would be in > a very neat form. I've had teachers of different > ethnicity with dreads, but wondering would it be > acceptable for me to have them?...See More

May 16, 2016

Think Globally-Act Locally ( Please, share this info)

by Dr. B. Wills

Mar 28, 2016

Host Family afsusa.org Think Globally-Act Locally-Host an AFS Exchange Student this Fall

Now is the hour for you to act locally. Go to [link removed].