Author Archives: Jill

Randy Stuckey and I took the Intermediate Band and Orchestra students to Europa Park, a theme park with some fun roller coasters and other rides. I chaperoned a group of 4 elementary and middle school girls, so we had a … Continue reading →

Last Friday I was packing up to head home, when I heard some cackling from outside my window. Yes, it was Mike ‘Greenie’ Greenhoe doing a crazy experiment in front of Ken’s Court.

When people leave BFA, they often say it is harder to transition back to the US than to life in Germany. It might be that the reverse culture shock is more surprising and unexpected in your ‘familiar’ context, or it … Continue reading →

Trying on Caps & Gowns A couple weeks ago, the seniors tried on their caps and gowns to ensure proper fit. Of course, proper fit with a graduation gown is a somewhat “loose” term. Jill Young and I were checking … Continue reading →

Hi family and friends, Spring is in full bloom in Germany. The cherry and apple trees bless us with their fragrant blossoms, lilacs lightly scent the air down the street from my house, and the world has turned from brown … Continue reading →

I gave my Guitar Class a song-writing project recently. Here are a few of their (and my) original songs!

On a rainy weekend, 8 adventurous BFA staff ladies participated in a relay marathon. The adventure started at 5am when we met to drive to Zurich. After leaving the warm, dry vehicles we ventured into trams and busses to take … Continue reading →

At our last small group time, Emily baked a strawberry rhubarb pie. It’s about as American as apple pie, right? Well, our small group isn’t exactly American. Eunji – What’s rhubarb? me – It’s like celery, but softer… and more … Continue reading →

April 21 was the 2nd annual BFA Staff Recital. We dedicated the performances to Mari Ellen Reeser. Here are a couple videos from the concert: