Scottish Exchange Teacher

Due to the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, Charla Klein, a math teacher at Leaguetown High School, will be traveling to Scotland to teach for the duration of the Fall semester. Klein was one of the 200 who got accepted out of the 4,00 that applied for a foreign exchange. Taking her place will be Loraine Schouller, a Scottish math teacher.

“This was my second time to apply to the Fulbright program,” Charla Klein said. “The first time I was selected as an alternate, and the director encouraged me to reapply this year.”

Some parents are nervous that the Scottish teacher will not know the curriculum very well.

“We are happy for Ms. Klein, but some parents, like myself, are questioning whether a teacher from a foreign country can prepare our students for the TAKS test,” Oscar Ramirez, parent and president of the PTA, said. “The PTA is very proud of our exemplary rating and we want to keep it.”

Schouller can also share some of her culture to Leaguetown, while Klein can share her her culture with the Scottish school.

“My grandparents are from Scotland, so I am personally thrilled that Ms. Schouller is coming here,” Bruce Dubes, principal, said. “I hope that she will be willing to hold some informal meetings so students and faculty can learn more about her country and her culture.”

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