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Jo Paroz
Jo was born and raised in Kohler, Wisconsin. After earning her Bachelors
degree from the University of Wisconsin at Stout in Menomonie, she ventured out
West to teach in Denver, Colorado, for a yea...view moreJo was born and raised in Kohler, Wisconsin. After earning her Bachelors
degree from the University of Wisconsin at Stout in Menomonie, she ventured out
West to teach in Denver, Colorado, for a year and work for two summers at the C
Lazy U Dude Ranch in Granby, Colorado. She then married and moved to Albuquerque,
New Mexico, where she raised her children and earned a Masters degree in Special
Education and an Ed.S in Education Administration at the University of New
Mexico. During this time she taught and/or administered Special Education
Programs for the Albuquerque Public Schools. Much of her work was done at school
sites with diverse socio-economic levels and multi cultural populations.
At the end of a 30-year career, she was ready for a change. While searching
out options on what to do next, she found her way into the International School
Network and a teaching position at the International School in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. After her years in Africa, she moved on to Bangkok, where she taught at
the New International School of Thailand.
Jo is now back in Albuquerque, enjoying life in the Southwest with family and
friends. Her fascination with Africa continues to influence her travels. she has returned to Africa several times, touring in Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa.view less