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Thanks Debba,

  I didn't mean to be rude, I meant to be truthful. All the information you gave me, I already knew. I also had already searched with the BBB and they know this as a valid school, as well as the school having recieved numerous grants over the years totaling millions of dollars, for their programs to prosper.

  I guess, I just wanted someone to agree with me that it sounded good. But, most of the "EXPERTS" I have typed to seem to just blow their questioners off quite quickly without a second thought.

  Now that I understand your situation- I better understand that you are out of touch with things here in the states...

THanks anyway,
Danna

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Dear Danna,

Thank you for explaining your reason for rating me so low.  I know what you are talking about because I have written to some experts and received answers that were, as you said, blowing me off.  But, I have also worked with some who have treated me with great respect and who have given my questions very personal attention.  

I hope you find success and enjoy your future learning experiences.

Respectfully,
Debba

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Debba Robinson

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I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.

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I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.

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MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.

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