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Hello! It is with great happiness, excitement and confidence that I begin the next stage of life.

I will be saving money, working, and studying to prepare for the next service trip. It looks like I will be leading a group trip to Sri Lanka summer 2010. Stay tuned for more information, but most importantly, know its coming and email me if you are interested!

I will be living in Carpenteria, California, which is about 5 minutes away from Santa Barbara. Why am I living in Carpenteria? The organization that provides the support to Sri Lanka is based nearby, and it allows me to be an active member of the board of directors. Something that is hugely important to me is the community and people I met while I went to Westmont College. Also, having worked there after I graduated, I already have the contacts and support necessary to work there.

Where will I be working?

Beginning in August 2009 I will return to Cesar Chavez Charter School, where I will be a teacher's assistant in a first grade classroom. Cesar Chavez is a bilingual education public charter school, with loads of dedicated staff. I am eager to return to work there.

I have already applied to work another job in the afternoon, so this should allow for a full schedule and me to meet my goals.

In the mean time, I am applying for summer session at UCSB in order to get some econ classes to prepare for graduate school.

I hope you all keep in touch, and maybe some of you will join me for a one month service trip to Sri Lanka in summer 2010.

Thank you for all your love and support.

Jeremy