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Center for Creative Learning teacher Beth Zimmermann recently returned from the African country of Morocco as part of Maryville University’s graduate certification program in Global Awareness and Civic Literacy Education. While she taught classes in Casablanca, she also had the opportunity to travel to the Moroccan cities of Marrakesh, Fez and Rabat.
“Experiencing and learning about other cultures is a huge passion of mine,” Zimmermann said. “I loved being able to teach in a Moroccan classroom and spend time with Moroccan teachers and students.
“One thing that stood out to me from my interactions with the Moroccans we met was that everyone was very welcoming and hospitable. We were excited to learn from each other and build relationships that would have been impossible without being able to meet in person.”
Back at the CCL, Zimmermann said she plans to stay connected with the educators she met in Morocco.
“I hope my experiences in Morocco help me further motivate and inspire my students to be lifelong learners who are curious about the world,” she said.
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