1973: Gloria Aluise Cooke served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Philippines in Iriga City, Batangas City, Lipa City beginning in 1973



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gloria Aluise Cooke can be contacted at gusguscatagmaildcom

Country of Service: Philippines

Training Group: 63-65

Cities you served in: Iriga City, Batangas City, Lipa City

Arrival Year: 1973

Departure Year: 1975

Work Description:

Initially I was a teacher trainer in science methods in Iriga City with volunteer Ann Pepper. Then I transferred to the nutrition group and moved to Lipa City.

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

Returned to teaching elementary school. Eventually married and raised 4 boys. Now I teach environmental ed at our local nature center.

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

It was not what I expected but I wouldn't trade the experience for the world.

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

Kris and Jon Ubelohde, Kit Newkirk, Michele Gatens, Diane Stahl, Leta Altea,

Any message for returned volunteers?:

How is everyone doing these days?



Originally posted: 2/6/2011

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