Author Archives: jocelyn smart

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.”

What a month! March marked birthday month for me and has quickly taken first place as the best month of 2023 so far! What a beautiful month filled with blessings. I often play worship music in my home and this song has been a frequently played one this month. Natalie Grant says this beautiful lineContinue reading “march 2023.”

I don’t know about you but despite February being the shortest month of the year, it felt rather long to me. I have noticed that many of my friends and coworkers have faced hardships this month from weariness and illness to grief and loss. Yet, I have been encouraged this month by witnessing the Lord’sContinue reading “february 2023.”

This month began with my friend Meganne still in the country for a few more days. We enjoyed the beautiful weather! I continue to feel so grateful to have had some quality time with a dear friend. I went into this month feeling filled and refreshed. My friend shared with me a way that GodContinue reading “january 2023.”

& just like that, another year has closed! As I’ve spend the past few days reflecting on this year, I feel as though I have really faced a number of challenges, but also can see how God was present and His love steadfast throughout it all. I also have SO many beautiful reasons to praiseContinue reading “december 2022.”

Hello friends! Can you believe we are already in December? As always, the days seem long, but the years short! November, was a milestone month for me as I successfully completed my Masters of Special Education! The certification exam was very challenging and I give all glory to God for seeing me through this program.Continue reading “november 2022.”

What a month filled with prayer, discernment, fasting, and seeking the Lord! This month I had to decide if I am re-signing for another year at WNS. Working at an international school, these decisions need to be made very early in the school year. In some ways, I feel like I just got back, butContinue reading “october 2022.”