Lindsay Blaire Beeman
IEE Program Director/USA
I feel so blessed to be a part of such a dynamic and gifted group of people who are all tremendously motivated and passionate about improving education both for Rwandan and American students. What a wonderful program to be a part of at such a time of growth and development! To know that I get to wake up every morning and work with an organization that is making a profound difference in the lives of students of different ages, in different parts of the world, and affecting the overall quality of life for people in this generation and the next is an inexplicable joy. I keep thinking, "how fortunate am I to be pursuing not just a career, but a passion?!" I'm also anxiously awaiting the opportunity to visit students in Rwanda this fall. They have so much to teach us, and I can hardly wait to be a sponge, soaking up all that I can of their rich cultural heritage.
My experience with the IEE to this point has been overwhelming. Meetings with teachers, principals and students have moved and inspired me. Having the opportunity to present photos of students in Rwinkwavu to their partner school in Newburgh was amazing. Then, watching the faces of students light up at the magic of developing a friendship with another student across the globe was indescribable. Each school has a slightly different goal and method of incorporating IEE into the curriculum, but each teacher or principal is equally dedicated to expanding the minds of their students and opening their eyes to a great big world from which they can learn so much. I am eager to watch this first summer of teacher training in Rwanda and this first full year of multiple school partnerships unfold.
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