Day One

Window view of B&B

Bed & Breakfast

After 24 hours of traveling, we finally made it to Rome! We were greeted at the airport by my principal who helped arrange for a driver to take us to our first place of stay. We'll be staying at a Bed & Breakfast for the next week. My parents have graciously agreed to accompany me and help with the move, and with a move as big as this I'm so thankful they are here!

Street view of Bed & Breakfast

In the evening, the new faculty met for dinner. At this dinner I met teachers that have taught in Senegal, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, South Korea, Dominican Republic, teachers who are well traveled, as well as some who (like me) are teaching internationally for the first time. It is a great group of educators and I am looking forward to working with them!

​The next morning, we hit the ground running with a day at the school. We got a tour, as well as became familiar with the school's mission statement, framework, and profile of an AOSR graduate. I got a chance to see my music room, as well as the performance space for my concerts. With the weather being very temperate, concerts are held outside!

Tomorrow the new faculty is getting together for a tour of downtown Rome, sponsored by the PTO. I am excited to see the historical sights of Rome, as well as learn with my new colleagues (and parents) how to use the metro :)