This morning we met with Jared Yancey (Assistant Public Affairs Officer with the U.S. Consulate General--Johannesburg) and Selaelo Maseko (Programs Specialist who supports programs related to education, HIV/AIDS, arts and culture). They shared valuable insights about South African history and culture and offered their support during our year-long partnership with the Johannesburg/Pretoria teachers. One of the most interesting projects they have supported recently is the Rosa Parks Library in Soweto, which we will visit later this week. We had a delicious dinner this evening at Moyo restaurant (Melrose Arch, Johannesburg). Our dishes were inspired by traditional cuisine from countries/cultures across the continent and we were treated to music on the mbira, a thumb piano from Southern Africa. The highlight of the day was our visit to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School. The school is near Nigel in the township of Duduza. We were welcomed by the principal and staff, including my partner teacher (Lebagong Serwale) and her student teacher, Lindiwe. The students were getting ready to leave for the day, but were warm and spirited and eager to have their pictures taken by the GETEP visitors. I will return to the school on Thursday and Friday and spend the entire day with Lebagong and her classes. Pictures from our school visit: