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Description
Hi, this is Cat and i am retired to purpose - meaning i seek to use my freed up time to explore, understand, learn and hopefully make the world better in the days i have remaining. I am an economist by training, an educator-activist by vocation. I developed Critical Economic Literacy to help more people know how to identify and critique the unjust economic systems of our time, and hopefully, to loosen the soil so new seeds of possibilities can be sowed! I am mother of 2 Genzers, and hail originally from Singapore, though i have lived most of my adult life in China, US and Canada.
The organization I have created is called Wonder: Education Reimagined - https://wonder-educationreimagined.org/about
My partner Hannah/Hong founded and runs a school, so she's still working full time - this is why although i signed us up as a couple, this account is really much more about me as i have a lot more flexibility of time. For my first workaway adventure, I am traveling with the Gung Ho Retirees, these are my older siblings who have retired too. You will see pictures of them in the album.
Hannah and I are both big fans of Freire and teaching for transformation at all levels.
Interests
Events & social
Culture
LGBTQ
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Self development
Carpentry
History
Books
Gardening
Writing
Photography
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Camping
Nature
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate
Malay: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Language is a window into peoples' cultures and lives, so it is an important bridge - happy to learn and teach
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
Conversant in English, Mandarin, some Cantonese
Able to cook SE Asian meals
Able to drive, ride bikes, scuba dive
Adept at cross-culturaling
Lifelong educator - IB educator
Hiker
Economist
Social media skills (getting better over time!)
Age
54 & 54
What else ...
hi, i am generally active, love to have deep discussions with people so that we can reimagine a world where all can flourish.
i love nature and enjoy being outdoors. I have travelled to some 25 countries.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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