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Oh my goodness... where do I even begin? 😂

This community has grown so much over the last few months, and I suddenly realized... I never actually told you who I am!

So... hi! I'm Jennifer, and I'm writing from a little town near Barcelona, Spain. 🇪🇸

I'm an American who was born and raised in Mexico City, and these days I live just outside Barcelona, Spain, with my husband, our three children, a dog, a cat, a uromastyx, and a ball python. Needless to say... our house is never boring! 😂

I've been teaching English for more than 20 years, but here's something that usually surprises people...

I hated school.

Not learning—I loved learning.

I hated that school often expected everyone to learn the same way.

I was fascinated by questions like...

Why do some children thrive while others struggle?

How does the brain actually learn?

What makes a lesson unforgettable?

Those questions led me to study Educational Psychology at Endicott College in Boston, and they've shaped every classroom I've ever taught.

Sixteen years ago, I opened my own language school in Spain. I thought I'd probably spend the rest of my career happily teaching English.

Then, in February 2022, everything changed.

A friend in Ukraine asked if I could teach a few children online.

Of course I said yes.

I never imagined that one class would grow into Teachers for Peace.

Today, we're a global community of volunteer educators who have delivered more than 3,750 free online lessons to 700+ learners, supported by 70+ volunteer teachers across 20+ countries.

Some of our teachers live in countries affected by war.

Some teach in rural communities.

Some work in public schools, language schools, or universities.

Others have retired but still want to make a difference.

What connects us isn't where we come from—it's what we believe.

That education changes lives.

And that teachers have an incredible ability to create hope, confidence, and opportunity.

That's why I wanted to create this Hub.

Not another place filled with endless notifications or perfect-looking classrooms.

A real teachers' lounge.

A place where we can share ideas, ask questions, celebrate successes, support one another through the difficult days, and learn from educators whose experiences may be completely different from our own.

Whether you're here to learn, to share, to collaborate, or perhaps one day to volunteer with Teachers for Peace...

I'm really glad you've found us.

Now I'd love to get to know you.

🌍 Where are you from?

📚 What do you teach?

❤️ What do you love most about being a teacher?

🎉 And tell us one fun fact about yourself!

I'll start reading the comments with a cup of coffee in hand. ☕😊

I can't wait to meet you all. ❤️

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Oh my goodness... where do I even begin? 😂