For this week’s Feature Friday, we are sharing one of our favorite videos “From the Archives.” The opening video from our 2014 event has a bit of everything – you hear some history from a former board member, the experiences of an alumni and her mother traveling to Uganda, a teacher discussing our Literacy Centers […]
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“It Makes Me Want to Give More”
For this week’s Feature Friday, we are sharing one of our favorite videos “From the Archives.” The ongoing pandemic may have thrown off the yearly rhythm of Sister Schools, but never fear! We will still have a Gala this year! There are a lot of moving parts to a virtual event and the only way […]
“We Love Sister Schools!”
For this week’s Feature Friday, we wanted to do something a little different and feature one of our favorite videos “From the Archives.” William Oryema was the music teacher at Bishop Central Primary School who trained and accompanied the Ssuubi Tour, a group of nine Ugandan students who visited local schools to say thank you […]
Teacher Features: Q&A with Becky Melonson
For this Feature Friday, we caught up with Becky Melonson, a curriculum support specialist at Epiphany School in Seattle, Washington. Becky has not only been coordinating supply drives with Sister Schools for nearly 15 years, she has even traveled to Uganda with us (and she brought her son!). When she’s not at school, she says, […]
Teacher Features: Q&A with Peggy Lotz
Not many educators have been involved with Sister Schools as long as Peggy Lotz. In fact, she has worked with Sister Schools for at least half of the 40+ years she has been teaching, at both Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary and Peter Kirk Elementary. When school is not in session, Peggy loves reading, spending time with […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Julia Leitman
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. Julia’s history with Sister Schools goes back 15 years, when she first traveled to Uganda on a student distribution trip in 2005. Since then, she has grown up, graduated […]
Teacher Features: A Q&A with Brett Heinemann
In our new series, “Teacher Features,” we are spotlighting the amazing educators who have been involved with Sister Schools over the years. Brett Heinemann works at Clyde Hill Elementary. He’s been an educator for more than 16 years and his favorite subject to teach is social studies. Outside of work and family life, Brett likes […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Liz Silva
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. Meet Liz: She’s a 7th grade science teacher at Canyon Park Middle School in Bothell. She’s also a Sister Schools Board member who is passionate about advancing literacy in […]
Fernwood Went Digital!
This weekend, Sister Schools staff kicked off our distributions with food at our partners Ntawo Primary School and Kiyunga Islamic Primary School. Concert supporters provided over 5,000 meals to students and their families! While those who live in rural settings are able to provide for themselves and their communities through small-scale farming and family gardens, […]
Teacher Features: Q&A with Jesse Magraw
In our new series, “Teacher Features,” we are spotlighting the amazing educators who have been involved with Sister Schools over the years. First up, meet Jesse Magraw from Christa McAuliffe Elementary. She’s been a teacher for nine years and her favorite subject is social studies. Outside of work, family and volunteering, she likes to spend […]