Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 3 Volume 2 Jan-Feb 2015 | Page 15

ctives Vox Pop Jason Palomo James Andersen Samuel Nelson El Paso, Texas Muskegon, Michigan, USA english teacher I do many things to stay healthy here in the UAE. To stay, physically fit, I walk, do push-ups, squats and swim at least three times a week. To stay mentally sound, I spend a lot of time with my family keeping up with our hobbies and interests. We find creative and stimulating outlets at home and in the Emirates. The most important way to stay healthy for me is to surround myself with positive people. Through faith, prayer and accountability, I am able to maintain the balance necessary to be effective with my students. My children keep me active and help me to stay grounded with great perspective on what is most important. As an educator, I think it is important to remain healthy on three levels. Firstly I must be spiritually healthy. This includes immersing myself in the doctrine the faith acknowledging the God of my salvation. Secondly I try to keep myself academically healthy by keep abreast of the trends in the sector. Finally, physical health comes by eating well and pounding the streets at least once a week for about forty minutes. Mark Pollock Rachel Smyth John Gardner Head of Physical education Assistant Principal Assistant Principal To stay healthy I make sure that I eat well. I eat organic foods...mostly vegeta