Jun 30 2009
My name is Alison Therriault and I am volunteering with the Pakistani Project. I am going to be a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire. I am an International Affairs History major. I am excited to embark on this Journey with everyone.
Jun 30 2009
Speare Memorial Hospital
Susan W. Scheinman BS, BSN, RN : A nurse working at Speare for over 5 yrs. Prior to Speare 10 yrs experience with Spinal Cord and Brain injured patients at a Rehabilitation Hospital. At Speare working as an RN in the Occupational and Employee Health Department. I live locally and married with 3 children ages 14, 12, 11. Special interests concerning Food Allergies and Autism.
For 110 years, Speare Memorial Hospital has been a cornerstone of community health and wellness, serving residents and visitors to central New Hampshire since 1899. Healthcare has changed a lot over time, but high quality, compassionate care delivered by a cadre of skilled and dedicated doctors and nurses, remains at the heart of Speare Memorial Hospital’s mission.
Our most recent renovation and expansion was designed with you in mind:centralizing services, expanding health and wellness programming and increasing patient privacy-and upgrading to accommodate and respond to advances in medicine and technology. The result is a 21st century, state-of-the-art facility that stands ready to be your resource center for health and wellness across the spectrum of life.
Jun 26 2009
Hello Everyone- Asa lama lakum!
Sarah Roesener- Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute
Just thought I would introduce myself to the incomming group! My name is Sarah Roesener and I will be working as one of the community advisors in the dormitory where all the participants will be staying. It is my job to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible while staying at Plymouth State University and that the dorm has everything it needs for your stay. It is also part of my position to make sure that you all have a little fun while you are here too!
This is my third year working with the institute and it has been such a wonderful opportunity getting to know all of the participants and learning about the Pakistani culture. I enjoy having discussions with all of the participants about our different cultures and educational systems. I just graduated from Plymouth State University with a bachelors of science in Music Education. I am pursuing a Masters Degree in English Education and a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification.
Myself and some ladies from the 2007 institute
I play the flute, a little bit of the piano, and I sing and am really hoping that a few of you would be interested in teaching me some Pakistani songs this summer! I enjoy learning from and experiencing new cultures. I absolutely love learning new languages and have learned quite a few Urdu phrases from the past participants. I ask this years participants- teach me all the Urdu you can and I will tell you what I already know!
Me and Sadaf waiting at the airport!
I can’t wait to meet everyone and am looking forward to my THIRD institute!
I wish everyone a safe trip to the United States- see you soon!
Sincerely,
Sarah
Jun 25 2009
Hello to the 2009 PELI Delegation!
My name is Michelle Lauriat- I am the Administrative Assistant for the Pakistani Projects and the Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute here at Plymouth State University. It is my job to take care of the planning for the institute- from meals to room reservations to travel accomodations.
my daughter and her friend from the 2008 delegation
myself & 3 PELI 2008 participants at the airport
My interests include hiking and camping (and spending as much time outside as possible), live music and dancing, winter sports such as skiing and ice hockey, reading and scrapbooking. I am a girl scout leader for a local brownie troop. I have two children, ages 9 and 7, who you will all be meeting at a few of our outings… last year they really enjoyed meeting the PELI participants and they are looking forward to meeting you all this year! I got my undergraduate degree in Psychology here at Plymouth State and have been working at the College of Graduate Studies for 1 1/2 years.
This is my second Institute. I am really looking forward to meeting all of you. PSU has a great Pakistani Committee here on campus and we have all been working very closely to plan for your stay. Please have safe travels and I will meet you all very soon!
Best,
Michelle
Jun 25 2009
A trip to Boston…
Boston, first incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822, is one of America’s oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. What began as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a center for social and political change. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England.
The City of Boston hosts over 12 million annual visitors from across the country and around the globe. The city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history.
On Tuesday, July 21st, the 2009 PELI participants, along with PSU staff members, will be taking a day trip to Boston. Below are links to the places that will be visited that day.
Cambridge, MA public schools
John M. Tobin School, in Cambridge, MA
CitySprouts school garden program
Boston’s Museum of Science
