Ashley S.: A Canadian in Texas.

Ashley S. is spending her year in Jennifer Stein's Houston area cluster. She did her Global Awareness presentation at the Post Oak Montessori school which her host child attends. She shares her experience: "I presented in front of about 23 students that were 9 or 10 years old. I started my presentation off by asking [...]

By |2019-08-21T09:28:30-04:00August 21st, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on Ashley S.: A Canadian in Texas.

Saint Nicholas Celebration

On December 6th many children in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Poland woke up and found treats in their shoes.  While here in the USA some of our au pairs shared this holiday with their host families. Joanna from Poland: "I love Saint Nicolaus day!! I remember that I had been so excited about this [...]

By |2018-12-07T15:24:59-05:00December 7th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Saint Nicholas Celebration

Thanksgiving Celebrations

Thanksgiving is a typical North American holiday which most au pairs are not familiar with.  Several community counselors chose to have Thanksgiving Day-themed cluster meetings this year.  There are so many ways Thanksgiving can be celebrated, below are several snap shots. Jennifer Stein's Houston Cluster was welcomed by a host family.  Everyone was treated to [...]

By |2018-11-26T19:13:44-05:00November 26th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Thanksgiving Celebrations

Houston Area Au Pairs Help Hydrate Chevron Houston Marathoners

Sunday, January 14, 2018 the Houston Clusters of Au Pair in America worked mile 21.5 of the Chevron Houston Marathon on East Memorial Drive. 7 au pairs from Au Pair in America gathered on Sunday at mile 21.5 of the Chevron Houston Marathon to set-up tables, mix, pour and distribute Gatorade to thirsty runners. However, [...]

By |2018-01-18T01:07:58-05:00January 18th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Houston Area Au Pairs Help Hydrate Chevron Houston Marathoners

Houston High Schoolers Learn about Germany from Svenja G.

Svenja G. in Jennifer Stein's Houston cluster spent some time at Ridge Point High School sharing about Germany to a special need's class. There were 13 children from the ages of 15 to 19.  This is what Svenja had to say: I started the presentation with talking about the journey from Germany to Houston. Then we talked [...]

By |2017-06-08T22:39:44-04:00June 12th, 2017|Blog|Comments Off on Houston High Schoolers Learn about Germany from Svenja G.

Au Pairs Visit Houston Rodeo

 Global Awareness is exemplified in everyday life of our Au Pairs.  Community Counselor Jennifer Stein shares how the Houston-based Au Pairs were able to be part of an amazing cultural experience during their last cluster meeting. See complete post: https://www.globalawareness.com/2017/04/au-pairs-visit-houston-rodeo/  

By |2017-04-03T23:41:35-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Blog|Comments Off on Au Pairs Visit Houston Rodeo

Au Pairs visit Houston Rodeo

 Global Awareness is exemplified in everyday life of our Au Pairs.  Community Counselor Jennifer Stein shares how the Houston-based Au Pairs were able to be part of an amazing cultural experience during their last cluster meeting. On March 12th the North and South Houston Clusters attended the largest rodeo in the world, The Houston Livestock [...]

By |2017-04-03T23:37:21-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Learn about the U.S.|Comments Off on Au Pairs visit Houston Rodeo
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