I’m truly excited to be teaching this amazing Grade 7 class, and I’m happy to say the school year has been going beautifully so far.

After participating in the Witness Tree experiential workshop, I found myself deeply inspired by the wisdom of Sankofa — the idea of going back to reclaim what we may have left behind. With this in mind, I felt eager to pour the lessons and experiences from the trip back into my classroom and into the lives of my students.

Witness Tree reminded me of the beauty and importance of storytelling, cultural pride, diversity, and the teaching of our history, language, and traditions. So, I joyfully decided to bring these values into our daily learning.

We started by exploring Ghanaian day names, and the students were fascinated to discover not only their birth names but also the special qualities and meanings that come with them. From there, they wrote their own “I Am From” poems — a fun and meaningful activity that boosted their creativity while helping them share personal stories about who they are.

During our Visual Arts lessons, the students created drawings inspired by Adinkra symbols and confidently shared their own interpretations. In Oral Literature, they are now enthusiastically brainstorming and writing original folktales based on themes they love.

Seeing their excitement and growth has been truly rewarding. I believe these engaging activities will continue to strengthen their learning and deepen their appreciation for their identity and culture, wherever life takes them.

Warm greetings once again from Ghana!

Talking to My Curriculum