1980: Janice DeCosmo served in Togo in Badou, Kpalime beginning in 1980



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Janice DeCosmo can be contacted at jdecosmoaudwashingtondedu

Country of Service: Togo

Training Group: Math and Science Teachers, 1980

Cities you served in: Badou, Kpalime

Arrival Year: 1980

Departure Year: 1983

Work Description:

I taught physics and chemistry at the Lycee level and assisted in new volunteer training in 1981

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

none

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I married another Peace Corps Volunteer, Dave Butterfield, and we have two daughters, now teenagers and live in Seattle, Washington. I earned my PhD in atmospheric sciences in 1991 and now serve as a faculty member and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at the University of Washington. Many of our closest friends in Seattle are returned Togo Peace Corps volunteers.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Some of my most treasured experiences are from Peace Corps days.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Leona Lavallee

Any message for returned volunteers?:

There's a great network of RPCVs out there to connect with - don't be shy about contacting people in your area.

Originally posted: October 5, 2005

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