Rippowam Middle School hosted 6 au pairs from Au Pair in America as part of their Diversity Day on May 29th in an effort to expose middle school children to other cultures and raise global awareness.
Liza Boiko from Russia, Silvia Menghini from Italy, Anna Leffringhausen, Celine Galle and Johanna Huebner from Germany, and Jasmin Riegler from Austria all volunteered to represent their countries, present information and answer questions about their customs to hundreds of middle schoolers. They also discussed why they wanted to come to the U.S. as an au pair.
“It was a great opportunity to speak with American children about my culture and my life in Russia as well as my observations and thoughts on life in America,” said Lisa Boiko. “The students were very interested and asked thought-provoking questions.”
Diversity Day at Rippowam Middle School is a celebration of all of the various cultures and nationalities that encompass the student body. Games, food and entertainment from many countries were represented.
“Part of our mission is to raise global awareness throughout the U.S., said Christine Meek, Stamford Community Counselor. “Volunteering to present at Rippowam Middle School’s Diversity Day was a perfect fit for our program.”
If you are interested having au pairs visit your school or would like to learn more about our program, please contact Christine Meek at cmeek@aupairinamerica.com or 917-848-0179
The nation's first and largest au pair program, Au Pair in America combines live-in child care and cultural exchange for a mutually rewarding and enriching experience for the entire family. Since 1986, they have placed more than 93, 000 au pairs in 40 states. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Au Pair in America maintains offices in 5 countries and has a network of more than 600 employees worldwide.