First Post

As we have mentioned to various friends and family, Cassie and I will be moving to Kiev in the Ukraine next year. Currently we are finishing up the school year in Yuma and just waiting to get going. The timer at the top of the page counts down to June 15th, the day we plan on leaving Yuma. While we are happy for the opportunities living in Yuma gave us, we are glad to be leaving (especially at the beginning of summer).

Besides the hellish weather, the school district we both currently work for is facing some serious budget problems (the same can be said for all districts in Arizona). Because of this, next year in Yuma does not look very good for teachers or students. At budget meetings, I have been the only person at my school who can guarantee that they have a job next year. We are very concerned for our friends that will be staying here next year.

As we get closer to the date (August 11th) we will be posting more information, pictures, and plans. We are very interested in this blog becoming much like the one we had in Japan (ably hosted by Adam) so please post comments, questions, ideas, etc. And as time goes on we will do the same.

Thanks everyone,