Author Archives: Sarah Martin

What are cultural practices that you do without thinking? What foods do you eat that may be considered strange to others? Each culture has different practices and dishes that may be highly valued. In Spain people expect multiple kisses upon greeting, and in Thailand, people bow and wouldn’t dare touch one another. In Europe, slurpingContinue reading “Of Culture and Cuisine”

Good morning, Miss! I hear these words so often as I walk the hallways and enter the classrooms at school. The students are so polite and welcoming! The name of the school where I am teaching, Promesa, means Promise, and I am reminded each day that God has kept his promises to care for meContinue reading “Promises Fulfilled at Promesa”

Sara!? Among a throng of men’s voices outside the airport calling me to take their taxis, I hear the melodious sound of someone calling my name, someone who is expecting me. My hosts smile and greet me warmly. They take me to their home in Cusco, nestled in the Andes mountains of Peru, share aContinue reading “Arriving in the Andes”

Why Peru? For years, I have dreamed of teaching in another country. In 2019, as I began to explore options. I wanted to teach at a school, somewhere warmer than Pennsylvania, and somewhere where I could communicate in Spanish. My mom told me about Promesa (Promise), a Christian school in the Andes Mountains of Peru.Continue reading “Preparing for Peru”

Eager monkeys, juicy pineapple, and the most polite and genuine people could almost sum up my time in Thailand! However, seeing God work and teach really was the spice to the cake (or should I say, curry?) When I arrived, I went right to work painting a church building alongside new Thai believers. They broughtContinue reading “Teaching in Thailand!”

We all learn in a variety of ways. Some of us prefer reading, others listening. We may also learn through kinesthetic, rhythmic, interpersonal or intrapersonal means, just to name a few. Because catering to different learning styles is a key component of education, I have explored with creating podcasts! So for those of you whoContinue reading “Podcasts”