2001: Karen Molina served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cape Verde in Sao Domingos, Santiago beginning in 2001



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Karen Molina can be contacted at karenamandamolinaahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Cape Verde

Training Group: 2001-2003

Cities you served in: Sao Domingos, Santiago

Arrival Year: 2001

Departure Year: 2003

Work Description:

Teacher Trainer: worked with Monitoras in Basic Education to train in teaching techniques and build programs. Worked with the coordinator to put on workshops, observe, support, and give feedback to educators.

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

Teacher: 5th grade, 7th/8th Middle School Alternative Education teacher, currently 4th/5th/6th grade teacher in Santa Cruz, CA.

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

My experience in the Peace Corps has become an inner foundation from which I work everyday. My village, and my country Cape Verde are in my heart always. I will always go back to visit my friends and adopted family there.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Our stories are so important to share. We must continue to find our voice and find our message.

Originally posted: April 4, 2008

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