What is a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching and how did this happen to me?

Having taught since 1989 after earning my Masters in Elementary Education at Leslie University in Cambridge, MA, I have dedicated … Continue reading What is a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching and how did this happen to me?

Soviet/Finnish History and Presenting about “America”

Last week I had the opportunity to travel again to Tampere, a lovely old city about an hour and a … Continue reading Soviet/Finnish History and Presenting about “America”

Reset in Scotland and England

NOTE: Video at the bottom. Please read on to get to it! After three full months living in and exploring … Continue reading Reset in Scotland and England

March Madness Highlights

March has been a busy month for me, but not with basketball. However, here’s a little basketball fact from this … Continue reading March Madness Highlights

Quietness is a State of Mind

Perhaps the greatest take away from my time in Finland is how to balance work and play. At home I … Continue reading Quietness is a State of Mind

Truth Matters

After the Fulbright Forum in Helsinki (see previous post), I attended the seminar Truth Matters: Strategies for Combating Manipulated Realities. … Continue reading Truth Matters

Fulbright Forum 2019

Fulbright Finland is a organizational powerhouse. This foundation supports and coordinates so many programs, exchanges, and learning opportunities. The most … Continue reading Fulbright Forum 2019

Eating Berry Soup, Laskiaispulla, and Flies

I’ve lost track of how many weeks I have been in Finland, so here is my “Last Week” video clip … Continue reading Eating Berry Soup, Laskiaispulla, and Flies

The Arctic – Shared Challenges, International Response

One week ago, I returned to my home in Jyvaskyla from the Arctic Circle. The experience was so profound, I … Continue reading The Arctic – Shared Challenges, International Response

20 Things I Love About Finland

People love nature so much they name buildings, streets, and places after natural things. For example, I work in Ruusupuisto … Continue reading 20 Things I Love About Finland

Reindeer soup, Fulbright fellow-ship, and school visits

It was another week of food, friends, and pursuing my research. The perfect combination of what I love. So great … Continue reading Reindeer soup, Fulbright fellow-ship, and school visits