Annapolis Friend, Francis Wayne – Writes of a different path presenting itself
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BY FRANCIS WAYNE | SEP 28, 2022
Yesterday was the best day I have had so far teaching at Marianist Technical Institute (MTI). The plan for the day was passed over for other concerns, then, through confusion and patience, a different course presented itself.
The actual lesson plan for Tuesdays and Thursdays is a practical auto mechanic lesson that follows the theory lesson given the previous day. What the students do on practical days is arranged mostly by the real mechanic, Kalama, a Kenyan who has a mechanic shop in nearby Ukunda and comes to teach on those days. On practical days Kalama teaches the second-year students, while I teach the new first-year students. He explains to me the day’s lesson of dismantling parts, proper cleaning and handling, and then reassembling.
Well, that day the MTI van broke down and needed the attention of Kalama….. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE, On the Maryknoll website, see Francis in action, and read other articles by him