Jon D Pennington

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29 November 2007 0 Comments

Leading 16 Students on a Tour of Costa Rica

I organized this trip because I had always wanted to lead students on a journey where they would learn through experience with the natural world. The most bio diverse country in the world where they speak the language that I teach was the perfect place. I was extremely fortunate to share this experience with my brother Justin, who was a senior in high school at my school during this time.

Above is a video I filmed at a school we visited in the countryside near the Poas Vocano.

My Brother Justin and I (Justin is a senior in high school here)

My Favorite Expressions

"For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them."
-Aristotle

"To behave like a teacher, you have to believe that the thinking time of other teachers is precious — so much that it's a moral duty for you to share resources, overcome challenges and then share your solutions just so other teachers can overcome new challenges instead of having to perpetually re-address old ones."
-My Adaption of a quote by Eric Steven Raymond

"I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission."
-Grace Hopper

"Focus on your strengths, delegate your weaknesses"