Though I am pretty tired, I think that I speak for the majority of us AWB Gaston visitors in saying that I am very content right now. We have a lake view and are staying comfortably in a beautiful log cabin down a long gravel road. Not to mention the delicious dinner that we ate and the exciting, competitive games of Taboo and Catch Phrase we played.
However, the highlight of my day was the tour that the 8th graders gave us through GCP. The boy, Gary, was so professional and polite. It was so incredible to see them talking about their values and how they loved the opportunities they were given to take on responsibilities. These kids seem to be mini-adults, and proud of it. They have goals and aspirations, and don't seem to detest school in any way, even though they are there for 9 hours each day!
I'm so excited to observe more about how the teachers connect with the students and see how the students feel about being able to go to this school. I also want to spend some time talking with the public school teachers and students and ask them how they feel about KIPP and if they have animosity towards the program or they are inspired and want to adopt some of it's philosophies.
Ok, well I think it's time for bed after Community time, which I'm extremely pumped about.
Goodnight Gaston! :-)
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Welcome to Gaston! We are so glad to have you all here. Enjoy the visit, learn a lot, and share tons with us too!
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