Concrete Housing Port-au-PrincePublished Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Plans to aid Haiti took on a new meaning after earthquake.” 

Ironically, the day before the Haitian earthquake, I was presenting to Tempe High School French students about my time in Haiti 10 years ago.  Their inspiring teacher, Michelle Coble, had a wonderful plan to finish their Haitian unit by sending  donations there.  I emailed the colleague who led the trip about how best to get school supplies there and connect with students.

A day later everything changed. Read the rest of this entry »