For three mornings in May Vincent trained at St. Paul's Preschool with Joan Stroemel, director and Pam Lower, office administrator. Much of the emphasis was on school administration, office management and classroom observation.
They discussed curriculum, positive loving discipline of the children, parent involvement, and teachers in regards to their qualifications, performance, schedules and conflict resolution. He also discussed office management involving tuition, invoicing, policies and procedures, mission statement and safety.
While Vincent came to learn about the preschool and take away best practices, he had valuable information to share with the school as well. They discussed different cultures and perspectives of his teachers and the families they serve in comparison to those at St. Paul's. He shared stories of life in Rwanda and his preschool, answered questions, presented the children with a beautiful Rwandan basket and sang songs. One of the children shares the same name with Vincent and they became instant friends! As Joan said, "our Vincent was ready to get on an airplane and go to Vincent's house the very day they met."
On the last day the preschool presented baby dolls and teaching materials to Vincent. They are providing funds to purchase several bible story flannel board sets to teach the little ones in Rwanda during Sunday School. Children in our community are blessing children in Africa. It started with buying a goat and continued with a visit from Vincent. These connections will continue to grow and nurture, connections to share God's love for each other.
Vincent at St. Paul's*
Cyakabiri preschool
Gifts of dolls
A typical classroom in Rwanda
*Sorry I couldn't provide more classroom photos, but there is a privacy policy.
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