1997: norma harley served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa in Nylstroom Bushveld District of the Northern Province and Phagameng Village beginning in 1997



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer norma harley can be contacted at norma_harleyayahoodcom

Country of Service: South Africa

Training Group: one

Cities you served in: Nylstroom Bushveld District of the Northern Province and Phagameng Village

Arrival Year: 1997 Februay

Departure Year: 1999 May

Work Description:

Community Resource Volunteer;Taught adults Conversational English, Essay Writing, typing and various teaching techniques;developed and designed self-sustainable pre-school expansion project which includes a bakery, ice cream shop and learning center for the slow learner, the disabled and unemployed.

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

Nepal, #178, arrival 1994, departure 1996,Resource Teacher working in the community teaching nutrition, environmental awareness and educational skills.

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

Employed for five years with the LAUSD as a Special Education Teacher, High School Alternative Social Science Teacher and an ESL Adult subsitute Teacher.

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

Yes, I would like to return to the "simple life". It is less stressful and more gratifying in many many ways.

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

Yes, I would like to be able to speak to a girl name Mira, who made it possible for me to complete my stay in Nepal when it was very very difficult at times. She would come to my village in the very hot sun and bring me fruits and veggies. I just would like to thank her again for her graciousness. Mira was in the group before me and all I know is she is from Atlanta, GA

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Being A Peace Corps Volunteer is truly the most gratifying risk I have ever taken and I would willingly do it again!!!!!



Originally posted: 12/16/2008

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