It is Monday morning and we are back on campus were we are spending our last two days teaching the most advanced courses. Rich Stolt, our art teacher, has graciously allowed some of the team members to assist him with the daily art classes taught at the Pistus School. You can tell by the excitement and enthusiasm of the children that they have really enjoyed the time and teaching that Rich and his assistants, Meghan and Karen, have brought to their lives.
The internet was not working much of the day so we were not able to upload our Sunday and Monday blog posts until Tuesday when we hope it is working again. Part of the African experience includes the power and internet being unreliable. This is another stark difference between the US and Africa where service level agreements and guaranteed up time are taken for granted. But here, when they are out of service, life goes on as normal. Flexibility is the key to survival in the context of African realities.
Ed and Carol spent the morning working with Lois Shaw of Kijiji Guest House. Lois has transformed this lodging facility on the campus of NEGST into a warm and inviting facility. In addition to a fresh coat of paint, she has added many nice decorative touches. Her skills as both an interior decorator and hostess are evident as we experience the transformation. They will be updating their website soon to reflect the improved accommodations. You can check out their website at http://www.kijijiguesthouse.com/. If you are planning to visit Nairobi or African International University, I would suggest you e-mail Lois at loisshaw2020@gmail.com. You will experience world class hospitality.
Today’s team member spotlight is on Meghan Wilson. She comes to us from Cleveland, Ohio and works as an independent contractor of SAP working with International Marketing Group (IMG). During a strategic meeting with the NEGST executive team, Don Penny recognized that her Human Resource experience from her time working with the Baptist Health System (BHS) in Birmingham, AL and her HR work at IMG would make her a great addition to African International University team. Meghan was caught off guard as they offered her a job right on the spot.
Her impression of Kenya includes their sense of community, relationships, and their unquestioning faith and reliance on God to meet their needs even when they are in dire straits. She appreciated the beauty and splendor of Kenya. We are grateful to have Meghan on the team and owe a big debt of Michelle Moore who recruited her and encouraged her to join the team.
The internet was not working much of the day so we were not able to upload our Sunday and Monday blog posts until Tuesday when we hope it is working again. Part of the African experience includes the power and internet being unreliable. This is another stark difference between the US and Africa where service level agreements and guaranteed up time are taken for granted. But here, when they are out of service, life goes on as normal. Flexibility is the key to survival in the context of African realities.
Ed and Carol spent the morning working with Lois Shaw of Kijiji Guest House. Lois has transformed this lodging facility on the campus of NEGST into a warm and inviting facility. In addition to a fresh coat of paint, she has added many nice decorative touches. Her skills as both an interior decorator and hostess are evident as we experience the transformation. They will be updating their website soon to reflect the improved accommodations. You can check out their website at http://www.kijijiguesthouse.com/. If you are planning to visit Nairobi or African International University, I would suggest you e-mail Lois at loisshaw2020@gmail.com. You will experience world class hospitality.
Today’s team member spotlight is on Meghan Wilson. She comes to us from Cleveland, Ohio and works as an independent contractor of SAP working with International Marketing Group (IMG). During a strategic meeting with the NEGST executive team, Don Penny recognized that her Human Resource experience from her time working with the Baptist Health System (BHS) in Birmingham, AL and her HR work at IMG would make her a great addition to African International University team. Meghan was caught off guard as they offered her a job right on the spot.
Her impression of Kenya includes their sense of community, relationships, and their unquestioning faith and reliance on God to meet their needs even when they are in dire straits. She appreciated the beauty and splendor of Kenya. We are grateful to have Meghan on the team and owe a big debt of Michelle Moore who recruited her and encouraged her to join the team.
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