For the past six months, I have been searching for an international teaching job. Recruitment for teachers occurs nine months before the school year begins and dive shops post jobs weeks out, so it's easier for me to find a job first, as long as it's a dive friendly location for Michael.
In December, I decided to just look up some places we would love to live, just to see what is out there. Last spring we visited Bali and loved every thing about, so I started there.
When you google "international schools in Bali" one of the first sites to pop up is for a school called Green School.
When you google "international schools in Bali" one of the first sites to pop up is for a school called Green School.
I was struck by how beautiful the campus is-all of the buildings are made from bamboo. The school's mission is to provide holistic education for its children and is 100% committed to sustainability. I watched the videos of children singing barefoot, working in the garden, and learning at desks in a room with no walls.
Throughout my job search, Green School remained at the top of my list, and after a rigorous application process, I was offered a Grade 1 position starting in August at this innovative school!
The past two years have been unbelievable-full of travel, friendships and a very different culture, but we are so excited to be back by the water-and Michael in the water!!
I'll be posting more about our next adventure, but until then, here is a TED talk about the school!
http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hardy_my_green_school_dream
