Author Archives: jocelyn smart

What a full, wonderful month! The weather this month was amazing. Most days had a high of 27 degrees. I enjoyed the sunshine and being outside. However, now that March is upon us, it seems so are the rains. I believe that the rainy season is just around the corner. I am looking forward toContinue reading “february 2024.”

Hi all! It’s hard to believe we are already a month into 2024. The years really do go quickly. This month at work the students began their study on Central African countries, learned about fractions and time telling, along with unpacking big subjects such as forgiveness, stewardship, and evangelism. The students have been diving intoContinue reading “january 2024.”

Hello friends and family! I hope you’ve all had a lovely Christmas and start to the New Year. May you grow closer to Christ this year and deeper in your understanding of His precepts. In Nairobi, the weather is wonderful this month. Warmth and sunshine during this month is just the best! Here’s a photoContinue reading “december 2023.”

I read a devotional recently on gratitude and its benefits. Gratitude refocuses our attention, relieves our anxiety, refreshes our relationship, and reinforces our faith. I’m sure you’ve heard the word “gratitude” circling around your conversations or social media this past month. It was even our focus word in the classroom this past month. As IContinue reading “november 2023.”

October. In Canada, I love the changing of the season and falling of the leaves. It always felt like a visual reminder of a change to come, but here in Kenya, it’s a bit of the opposite. Life is in full bloom as we approach the hottest time of the year. Jacaranda trees are blooming,Continue reading “october 2023.”

This update is coming to you a few days late as the business of the fall season is well underway (aka report cards). I had a wonderful September with my class. They are all learning and growing so much. In only one month, I have seen big strides in their development. As I mentioned lastContinue reading “september 2023.”

August typically marks the end of summer for many Canadians, but for me, here, it marks the end of the first month of school! What a busy and exciting first month it was. I am enjoying getting to know my new class. They have so much joy! I am loving their positivity and excitement forContinue reading “august 2023.”

My summer break truly went by in a FLASH! I can’t believe July is nearly over! I write this on long layover headed back to Kenya for my fourth year. As I reflect on my break, I can’t help but get emotional thinking of God’s many beautiful blessings this year. This was one of myContinue reading “summer 2023 recap.”

I feel incredibly blessed to be writing this blog post from my home in Canada!! I arrived June 2 and am thankful for this time of rest and reflection. Here are the highlights from the month of May! May was our tenth and final month of the school year. It was filled with many events.Continue reading “may 2023.”

Happy Easter! He is risen! Hallelujah, He is risen indeed! I hope that you all had a lovely Easter and took time to celebrate our risen King, Jesus! Every year, I enjoy teaching my students about the magnitude of Easter. Without Jesus not only dying on the cross, but being raised from the dead, weContinue reading “april 2023.”