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- 1979: carmine Grasso served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Onotoa Island beginning in 1979 Friday, October 10, 2008 - 5:34 pm [1]
- 1979: Mary Jean Woland served in Kiribati in Onotoa beginning in 1979 Monday, April 28, 2008 - 1:09 am [3]
- 1979: Mary Jean Woland served in Republic of Kiribati in island of Onotoa beginning in 1979 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:28 pm [1]
- 1979: Stephen Iwanski served in Kiribati in Tarawa, Butaritari beginning in 1979 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3:26 pm [2]
- 1982: Breton & Terri Courtney served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati & Tuvalu in Tabiteuea North and Nukulaelae beginning in 1982 Friday, February 27, 2009 - 7:47 am [1]
- 1984: Bob Long served in Kiribati in Morikao beginning in 1984 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:30 pm [1]
- 1984: Floyd Mayberry served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in kiribati in Tabiteuea beginning in 1984 Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 7:09 pm [1]
- 1986: Gary DeBoer served in Republic of Kiribati in North Tarawa beginning in 1986 Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 12:09 am [3]
- 1986: John Borgmann-Winter served in Kiribati in Rongorongo, Beru Island; Bikinibeu, Tarawa beginning in 1986 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:33 pm [1]
- 1988: Kevin lee Croft served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Abaiang beginning in 1988 Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 9:00 pm [1]
- 1990: Frank Forrest served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Aranuka beginning in 1990 Friday, July 13, 2007 - 10:58 am [1]
- 1990: Havard Bauer served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Rongorongo, Beru beginning in 1990 Friday, December 08, 2006 - 7:18 am [1]
- 1990: Lois Jane Clay served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Taborio beginning in 1990 Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:58 am [1]
- 1990: Lois Jane Clay served in Republic of Kiribati in Taboria beginning in 1990 Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 11:41 pm [3]
- 1991: Cheryl Klein served in Kiribati in Tamana Island / Tarawa Island beginning in 1991 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:32 pm [1]
- 1991: David Bokel served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Tabituea North beginning in 1991 Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:59 am [1]
- 1991: Julie Horwitz served in Kiribati in Onotoa beginning in 1991 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:28 pm [1]
- 1991: Paul C. Pickhardt served in Kiribati in Rongorongo, Beru beginning in 1991 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:28 pm [1]
- 1992: Carol (Hagar) Ramsey served in Kiribati in Abaing beginning in 1992 Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 5:40 pm [1]
- 1993: Angela Guthrie served in Kiribiti in Beru beginning in 1993 Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 11:31 am [1]
- 1993: mary Binauea served in kiribati in butaritari beginning in 1993 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:29 pm [1]
- 1994: Bryant Webster Schultz (Waters) served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Taborio beginning in 1994 Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 2:21 pm [1]
- 1994: Fawn Helms Jelinek served in Kiribati in Aranuka Island beginning in 1994 Friday, September 05, 2008 - 1:11 pm [2]
- 1995: basil paulson served in kiribati in tarawa beginning in 1995 Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 11:32 am [1]
- 1995: Eric Kroetsch served in Kiribati in Kuria beginning in 1995 Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 10:28 pm [2]
- 1996: Carrie Grote served in Kiribati in Tekatia, Abemama beginning in 1996 Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:40 am [1]
- 1996: Christine Osorio served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in North Tarawa beginning in 1996 Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 3:03 pm [1]
- 1996: Gibbs Smith served in Kiribati in Tarawa beginning in 1996 Friday, April 28, 2006 - 7:24 pm [2]
- 1996: Gretchen Hughes Lieberman served in Kiribati in Mwakin, Tarawa beginning in 1996 Monday, March 06, 2006 - 1:49 pm [1]
- 1996: Lilly Barrett served in Kiribati in Beru beginning in 1996 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:31 pm [1]
- 1996: Saretha Boggs Lavarnway served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Tabituea beginning in 1996 Friday, July 13, 2007 - 10:58 am [1]
- 1996: Tracy Lehman Brawner served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Nikumatang, Nikunau beginning in 1996 Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 3:03 pm [1]
- 1997: Barbara (Sweeney) Lacoss served in Republic of Kiribati in Tamana Island beginning in 1997 Monday, November 13, 2006 - 3:41 pm [2]
- 1997: Darin Olson served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kiribati in Abaiang and Maiana beginning in 1997 Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 8:00 am [1]
- 1997: Marie (Palos) Rosetti served in Kiribati in Arorae beginning in 1997 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:32 pm [1]
- 1998: Gina Sue Beyer served in Republic of Kiribati in Arorae Island beginning in 1998 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:31 pm [1]
- 1998: Robyn Wheatley served in Kiribati in Beru Island beginning in 1998 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:30 pm [1]
- 1999: Melody Hall served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Republic of Kiribati in Island of Beru beginning in 1999 Friday, February 27, 2009 - 7:45 am [1]
- 2001: Martha J. Smith served in kiribati in Abemama beginning in 2001 Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:28 pm [1]
- Kanton Island? Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 4:46 pm [2]
Carmine Grasso who served in Kiribati
from 79 to 81 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at cg1adohdstatednjdus
Cindy Jurgensen who served in Kiribati
from 81 to 83 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at pda571aworldnetdattdnet
Curt Rahman who served in Kiribati
from 81 to 83 and worked in Community Dev/ Construction
can be e-mailed at pda571aworldnetdattdnet
Havard S. Bauer who served in Kiribati
from 90 to 92 and worked in TEFL secondary Ed
can be e-mailed at havardaalohadnet
matt chico who served in Kiribati
from 90 to 92 and worked in Education/Health Devlpmnt
can be e-mailed at rmchicoagwis2dcircdgwudedu
Cherie Klein who served in Kiribati
from 91 to 94 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at cherieandlizasprynetdcom
Greg R Tompkins (Trek) who served in Kiribati
from 92 to 94 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at Pocawateraaoldcom
Greg Tompkins who served in Kiribati
from 92 to 94 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at Tompkins98aaoldcom
Gregory R Tompkins (Updated 3/11/2000) who served in Kiribati
from 92 to 94 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at Windwater48aYahoodcom
Max Voelzke who served in Kiribati
from 93 to 95 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at maxvaeagledccdukansdedu
Carol Hagar nee Ramsey who served in Kiribati
from 93 to 95 and worked in teaching and learning
can be e-mailed at NEcentsaaoldcom
Fawn Helms who served in Kiribati
from 94 to 97 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at fhelmsamosquitonetdcom
Carrie Yurcisin who served in Kiribati
from 96 to 98 and worked in Education, TESL
can be e-mailed at cyurc11aaoldcom
David Steinberg who served in Kiribati
from 96 to 98 and worked in Education
can be e-mailed at dmsteinbergayahoodcom
Marie Palos who served in Kiribati
from 97 to 99 and worked in Health/water sanitation
can be e-mailed at aroraeahotmaildcom
Bevin Kenney who served in Kiribati
from 97 to 99 and worked in Health
can be e-mailed at bevinkenneyahotmaildcom
Max Voelzke who served in Kiribati, on the atoll of Abemama
from 93 to 95 and worked in Education, Teacher Training
can be e-mailed at tiaboarocketmaildcom
Kiribati
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Cheryl Klein can be contacted at cherieandlizasprynetdcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-18
Cities you served in: Tamana Island / Tarawa Island
Arrival Year: 1991
Departure Year: 1994
Work Description: Rural Primary Teacher Trainer
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Lived and worked in my hometown of Babylon, NY from spring '95 to
March '91. Contracted as the Program Developer / Instructional
Coordinator at the College of Micronesia-FSM Pohnpei Campus from
March '96 to September '98. Moved to Takoma Park, MD and worked as
Volunteer Coordinator at Christmas in April, DC. Now live in Washington,
DC and work as Special Assistant at the Presidential Task Force on
Employment of Adults with Disabilities.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
A complete, for lack of a better word, and full experience which stays
with me still, in memories I recall everyday and that I continue to enjoy
sharing with people.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
I would love to hear from others who were volunteers in Kiribati or are
currently volunteers.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
I'd love to hear from others who are interested in forming a "Friends of
Kiribati or Raoraou ni Kiribati" group.
Kiribati
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Julie Horwitz can be contacted at juliehorwitzahotmaildcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: 18
Cities you served in: Onotoa
Arrival Year: 1991
Departure Year: 1993
Work Description: Education
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
after PC I moved to New Mexico, Taught on the Ramah Navajo Reservation.
Earned 2 Masters Degrees and now working on a PhD. I currently work at
Western New Mexico University as a teacher trainer
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
I miss it all of the time and still believe it was the best time of my life
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
K-18 members
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gina Sue Beyer can be contacted at arorae2ahotmaildcom
Country of Service: Republic of Kiribati
Training Group: K-25
Cities you served in: Arorae Island
Arrival Year: 1998
Departure Year: 2001
Work Description: Teacher trainer, English Teacher
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
After finishing my service I traveled around the world for 8 months. I
recently arrived home in Mankato, Minnesota on October 9th. I am
presently working at B Dalton bookstore while waiting for my
teacher's license to be renewed.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
Boy did we haul a lot of water. Smile
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Chris Miller
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Mauri-O nikabane! I'm home and miss you all. I would love to get
some snail mail from you. Remember when we did not have
computers.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Fawn Helms Jelinek can be contacted at fhelmsamosquitonetdcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-21
Cities you served in: Aranuka Island
Arrival Year: 1994
Departure Year: 1997
Work Description: TESL Teacher Trainer
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Paul C. Pickhardt can be contacted at pickhardtadartmouthdedu
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-18
Cities you served in: Rongorongo, Beru
Arrival Year: 1991
Departure Year: 1993
Work Description: Secondary Education-science
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Worked as a research limnologist for the Wisonsin Department of
Natural Resources from 94-95. Started a Ph.D. program in aquatic
ecology at Dartmouth College in 1995. Expected to defend my
dissertation in spring/summer 2002.
Kris and I now have a son, Carl Joseph, who was born in Oct. of 2000.
The 3 of us are healthy and happy in East Thetford, VT.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
A wonderful experience that we look back on frequently. The warm
and friendly people of Beru and Tabiteuea taught us much about the
value of real conversation and caring.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Where the heck is Mark Irby (aka Flowers)??
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer mary Binauea can be contacted at binaueaahotmaildcom
Country of Service: kiribati
Training Group: k20
Cities you served in: butaritari
Arrival Year: 1993
Departure Year: 1995
Work Description: esl teacher trainer
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
first grade teacher in saipan, cnmi
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Mary Jean Woland can be contacted at wolandabucknelldedu
Country of Service: Republic of Kiribati
Cities you served in: island of Onotoa
Arrival Year: 1979
Departure Year: 1981
Work Description: village health aide
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
12 year career in the telecommunications industry, two kids, 5 years at
university library
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
still the most wonderful thing that I ever did. Have lots of opportunity to
talk about it with college students.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Keep talking about it!! Every third person you'll ever meet once considered
going and didn't have the nerve!
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer John Borgmann-Winter can be contacted at jborgmanamciudorg
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-9
Cities you served in: Rongorongo, Beru Island; Bikinibeu, Tarawa
Arrival Year: 1986
Departure Year: 1989
Work Description: secondary science/ESL teacher; volunteer trainer
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Currently teaching chemistry, biology and environmental science at
secondary level in Philadelphia area;
Karin Borgmann-Winter is a child psychiatrist entering beginning a
research fellowship at UPenn in July 2002
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
I still look back with great fondness on my PC experience, and recently
had the opportunity to relive some of those memories when I took
artifacts, food and stories in to share at my son's school.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Would love to hear from other Kiribati volunteers or nationals,
particularly those who knew us, or who worked on Beru.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Barbara (Sweeney) Lacoss can be contacted at tamanaisahotmaildcom
Country of Service: Republic of Kiribati
Training Group: k-24
Cities you served in: Tamana Island
Arrival Year: 1997
Departure Year: 1999
Work Description: Primary School Teacher / Teacher Trainer
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Marie (Palos) Rosetti can be contacted at marieacoinetdcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-24
Cities you served in: Arorae
Arrival Year: 1997
Departure Year: 1999
Work Description: Rural Community Health
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
After service I traveled to Fiji and New Zealand. It was in New Zealand I met my future husband. Upon returnig to the states I followed my heart to Oregon. My husband is a smokejumper here in Oregon. We got enganged in Belize New Years Eve 2001 and we were married November 23, 2002. I am now pursing a career in nursing. I miss Kiribati everyday and count my lucky starts that I had the oppurtunity to live in utopia.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
It was one of the most rewarding experinces I have ever had and would recommend the Peace Corps to everyone!
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Anyone, especially K-23,K-24,and K-25....especially Surly!
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Keep the memories alive!
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Eric Kroetsch can be contacted at kroe0063aumndedu
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-22
Cities you served in: Kuria
Arrival Year: 1995
Departure Year: 1998
Work Description: Primary Education Teacher/Trainer
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Upon returning to Michigan I taught in a 5th grade classroom 1 year, completed a MA in Counseling, and moved to Minnesota where I met my fiancee, Kim. We will be married on June 28, 2003. I currently work as an international student counselor and advisor at the University of Minnesota and am working on a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Administration with a focus in international educational exchange.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
I look back upon my experience in Kiribati with fondness and plan to return for a visit within the next few years. My experiece as a PCV had a profound impact on my decision to work in the field of international education.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
I like to especially hear from any K-22 Volunteers and anyone who has volunteered on Kuria.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
To the volunteers with whom I served: I hope to meet you again some day.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Iwanski can be contacted at stevei1acoxdnet
Country of Service: Kiribati
Cities you served in: Tarawa, Butaritari
Arrival Year: 1979
Departure Year: 1981
Work Description:
Construction, business development
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gary DeBoer can be contacted at GaryDeBoeraletudedu
Country of Service: Republic of Kiribati
Cities you served in: North Tarawa
Arrival Year: 1986
Departure Year: 1988
Work Description:
Science and Math teacher at Taborio CSC in North Tarawa
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Bob Long can be contacted at blong1162ayahoodcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Cities you served in: Morikao
Arrival Year: 1984
Departure Year: 1986
Work Description:
teacher
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
currently living in Brisbane, Australia
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Sheri Lauchner where are you?
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Robyn Wheatley can be contacted at robynwheatleyayahoodcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-25
Cities you served in: Beru Island
Arrival Year: 1998
Departure Year: 2000
Work Description:
Rural Community Health Project
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer garydeboer can be contacted at GaryDeBoeraletudedu
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K13
Cities you served in: North Tarawa
Arrival Year: 1986
Departure Year: 1988
Work Description:
Teacher at Taborio CSC North Tarawa
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
See www.letu.edu/chemphys and use faculty link
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
Great! Wish I could do it again.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Anyone from K13
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Martha J. Smith can be contacted at mjs41353ayahoodcom
Country of Service: kiribati
Training Group: k28
Cities you served in: Abemama
Arrival Year: 2001
Departure Year: 2003
Work Description:
Teacher trainer,primary school English,drama,and reading teacher
Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:
This assignment on a Pacific atoll was
extremely isolated. No services as far as plumbing or electricity were available.
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Still in limbo. Traveling and seeing friends and family.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
Having been a serious traveler for over 25 years, I have never encountered a country remotely similar to Kiribati. It was a challenging and liberating experience. Now that I know I can survive in a country that has virtually nothing except fish and coconuts,I know I can survive anywhere.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gibbs Smith can be contacted at GSMIT2Uajunodcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-23
Cities you served in: Tarawa
Arrival Year: 96
Departure Year: 97
Work Description:
Secondary Science Teacher at King George V and Earlham Bingham School
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Working for USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Temporary Duty Assigments in Melbourne and San Diego. Special Emphasis Program Manager for Asian/Pacific Americans, Diversity Committee, and EEO Advisory Council-Eastern Region. Advancing Leader Program.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Any/All K-23ers
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Responsibilities include promoting the recruitment, training, and advancement of Pacific Islands American Citizens to increase their representation in our APHIS program.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Lilly Barrett can be contacted at nenademamiaaoldcom
Country of Service: Kiribati
Training Group: K-23
Cities you served in: Beru
Arrival Year: 1996
Departure Year: 1998
Work Description:
TESOL
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Don't know if anyone still c/out this site or not but I'm back home in NC working for Agriculture in Raleigh. Hope to hear back from any of ya'll still out there from K-23. I'm also on f/b or gsmit2u@gmail.com
