Some Facts...

• Morocco is in northern Africa (yes I did have to look this up!) and the weather is similar to the Carolinas.
• Casablanca itself is a large city, 4 million, but Morocco is a beautiful country located on the North Atlantic coast.
• The country is completely Muslim; but I’ve heard of a strong community of believers that live in Casablanca.
• The school is a private American school of around 200 students in a wealthy area of Casablanca. I will be teaching in English but the school is trilingual: English, French and Arabic.
• The student population is 60% Moroccan, 20% American, and 20% other. Class sizes are no larger than 22…which is really nice!
• The staff is from all over the globe: America, Honduras, Guatemala, Great Britain…and include a wide range of ages!
• I will be teaching four math classes: 6th grade, 7th grade, 10th grade Geometry, and 11th grade Algebra 2
• The curriculum I am using is what I used during student teaching.
• While the pay is not what I would get in the states, it is tax free and the benefits are pretty good. Sarah and I will be given a fully furnished, two bedroom apartment with satellite and wireless internet. Transportation to and from school is provided along with lunch every day at school. I get health insurance and money for furthering my education. …Really this is pretty good considering all the expenses I would have accumulated in the states (rent, car, gas, insurance, cell phone…)
• Casablanca is a $50 plane ticket away from Europe! This will allow me to travel like I have always wanted and dreamed about!
• Sarah has been a good friend since my freshman year of college. She is a strong Christian, experienced traveler, and a fun person to be around. It is such a comfort to be going with her.
• My family got a webcam and skype…now mom will really have to learn how to email :)