I arrived at 1:30 a.m.this morning. After a few hours of sleep I went to an auditorium for the state selection of the school and principal of the year. By the way, this is the principal who will do the exchange next year. I was "wowed" by the experience. I sat with the governor and vice governor as well as the state secretary of education and lots of stare officials. I felt so honored when they presented the US flag and sang our anthem just for me. I felt like Michelle Obama! I was even asked to speak to the crowd.
The ceremony was moving. It is so obvious that everyone values education and schools. The ten finalist schools had videos of there projects. They were all extemporary.
Now, after a bountiful and delicious lunch I am off to visit a school. Can't wait to see children and talk with teachers.
