I have been at LPP for a long time and have been eager to have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Zambia and Hope School. To say that this trip exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. I feel so much gratitude for going on a trip like this and for meeting and becoming friends with the fantastic staff and students at the Hope School. When we got off the bus and arrived at the school, the entire school community awaited us on the road. They greeted us with a song as we walked in. I was immediately overcome with emotion and felt incredibly welcomed. From then on, it felt like we had always been a part of their community. Throughout our week on their campus, we had the opportunity to see the amazing things they are doing in their classrooms, teach side by side with their staff, help serve lunch to the whole school, and were introduced to some of the incredible programming they have created and implemented. Some highlights of my trip include:

 

On this trip, I was fortunate enough to travel with three other LPP teachers. I feel forever connected to those teachers, to the Spark Ventures organization, and to the Hope Community School. This trip changed my life and opened my eyes to a different, wonderful, beautiful, and hopeful community that I am incredibly grateful to have been a small part of.