My Students are a Teacher's Dream

I cannot say enough good things about my Iraqi students. They definitely make this trip worthwhile. Of course, since the students come to class each day at the cost of great risk and personal sacrifice, I get the most dedicated and enthusiastic of all who were invited to come.

I am teaching the undergraduate students of 10 Iraqi English professors from the University of Baghdad. Most of my students are preparing to teach in Iraqi secondary schools; some hope to find work as interpreters. They are so appreciative of us for coming here, and so anxious to learn. They are so excited to have the chance to speak to native-English-speakers for the first time.

I received this e-mail from one of the professors today: "thanks for you very much lady i prsonally do thank you for ur efforts and for ur courage as well as i do thank the great sacrifices done by your army in liberating us from a tyrant dear lady i am happy to work with u hope we can exchange more ideas about our classes."

I'm glad to hear that SOMEONE was happy that our army came to Iraq! This letter is typical of the attitude of the Iraqis I have met so far. It is such a pleasure to work with them!