1963: Jeffrey Mark Fischer served in Nigeria in Ilesha beginning in 1963



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey Mark Fischer can be contacted at twjeffaaoldcom

Country of Service: Nigeria

Training Group: 6

Cities you served in: Ilesha

Arrival Year: 1963

Departure Year: 1965

Work Description:

Teacher of English and History at Ilesha Grammar School, plus Assistant in three areas: Track (Athletics), Library and School Chorus.

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

Was a teacher and administrator for 10 years in government-sponsored programs (Jobs Corps centers and a New York street academy), then for four more was a care giver in a child development center and teenage group home. Then was a technical writer and editor for 26 years at a software company (CA). Now looking for a new educational or socially meaningful challenge.

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

It was a truly wonderful experience; I learned more than I ever taught and would not trade those years for anything. I still feel for Nigeria and wish its people the very best always.

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

No one person in particular, but I do intend to participate in a reunion event within the next year.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Keep the flame alive.

Originally posted: March 30, 2006

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