Miami, FL

WOW! The other 29 teachers are simply sensational people. We were told tonight that we represent about 3% of the applicants for this year's program; our heads were increasing with every compliment, every minute. Seriously though, I count myself blessed to be among these amazing teachers - definitely the cream of the crop!

Today we learned why Toyota cares so much about education and the environment; they go hand in hand. We have to work together as a unit - the whole world - as one to build a better understanding of our actions and their effects on Earth. By understanding our differences and accepting each other for who we are, we accomplish the first task to meeting the goal.

Tomorrow we are in the Everglades, more on that later. I'll be getting down and dirty on a wet walk - let that soak in a bit (pun intended)!

Up, Up and away...

I'm in the AEX waiting for my flight. Allow me to introduce you to Trooper, the traveling bear. Trooper will be pictured at various places throughout my travels. Right now, he is doing what every person loves about airports - waiting.