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White Barbie Savior
Barbie Savior Jesus. Adventures. Africa. Two worlds. One love. Babies. Beauty. Not qualified. Called. 20 years young. It's not about me...but it kind of is.
https://www.instagram.com/barbiesavior/?hl=en
The same phenomena exists in the U.S.A.
It reminds me of when I was an idealistic young science teacher in an underfunded overcrowded big city public school. The kids had suffered more than their fair share of young White Barbie Savior teachers and I was, perhaps, yet another. I'm not sure how it would have turned out in the long run. My wife was accepted to graduate school in another state and we moved away.
Later my wife worked some time on an Indian reservation. She was accepted by the community, and me and our children by association, but the apartment we lived in bore the scars of young white saviors who'd been shunned; holes punched in walls and doors, etc.. At first I was regarded with deep suspicion, as if I'd suddenly start spouting off about Jesus or the importance of proper grammar and punctuality.
If I've learned anything, it's to ask people what they need. If I can't provide it then it's best to shut up and get out of the way.
barbiesavior Who needs a formal education to teach in Africa? Not me! All I need is some chalk and a dose of optimism. It's so sad that they don't have enough trained teachers here. I'm not trained either, but I'm from the West, so it all works out. Good morning, class!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BERW7Vvsffu/
