>
Mainstay Academy teacher Fiesta T. Kagler has been named a Fulbright Fellow. The Griffin-Spalding County School System employee, currently completing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, was selected by the American Institute for Resource and Human Development (AIRHD) to participate in an intense five week program in Tanzania, Africa. During the summer break, she served as the program’s Assistant Project Director. The group, consisting of 17 educators, attended lectures at the University of Dar es Salaam, participated in book studies, developed curriculum, traveled to historical sites, and lived with the people of Tanzania. She also visited various cities throughout Tanzania, including the capital city Dar es Salaam, Bagamoya, Arusha, and the island of Zanzibar.
Ms. Kagler enjoyed visiting the public schools and learning Kiswahili, the national language of the Tanzania. She said, “The children were very excited to have visitors from the U.S., and I was inspired by their dedication to learning.”
Fulbright recipients have a unique opportunity to make an impact on their host communities and then share their experiences at home upon return. In keeping with the Fulbright philosophy, Ms. Kagler, who works at Mainstay Academy’s Newton County site, is available to share her experiences.
The GRIP 
Leave a comment