Geography Quiz!
Can you guess the country whose flag is featured in this post? Here are some hints:
Capital is Georgetown.
Approximately 80% of the country is covered in lush forests.
Located in the northern tip of South America but proudly Caribbean.
National Dish is Pepperpot, a delicious stewed meat dish with a unique blend of flavors.
In 2015, this nation made headlines when ExxonMobil discovered oil, sparking rapid economic and intercultural growth.
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🇬🇾 = Guyana!
Recently, I had the pleasure of returning to Georgetown International Academy for a day of insightful focus groups with students and staff, delving into their perspectives on belonging. With a growing student body of 340 students from 37 nationalities- relative to 80 students just five years ago- and a new location and building inaugurated in August, the theme of belonging is more important than ever.
Day 2 involved a strategic consultation with the DEIB team and senior leadership at GIA. We leveraged a SWOT analysis to identify 5 strategic priorities aimed at deepening the sense of belonging.
I am grateful to Shauna Hobbs-Beckley, EdS head of school, Dr. Robin Heslip, and The US State Department, for generously supporting this work; and the entire GIA community for their warm welcome. Looking forward to my next visit to GUYANA soon!