Tracey Shipman

As a graduate of George Washington University, Tracey majored in Political Science with a Public Policy Focus and minors in Peace Studies and Economics. Tracey has years of experience working with local nonprofits in her D.C. community. She is most passionate about her work for youth in improving their educational opportunities and believes that in both a national and international context, education provides the best pathway to economic development and conflict resolution. Her time studying abroad and volunteering in South Africa allowed her to apply her past academic and professional experience in a new international framework and has furthered her interest in developing nations. Tracey is most proud of her curiosity to learn more about her world and her determination to make a difference. During her time with the SISGI Group, Tracey researched global education, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

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Mar 19

Technology in the Classroom

My senior year of high school, my AP Calculus classroom was given a grant from the state of Pennsylvania for “technology”.  This meant we had a SMART board and twenty laptops (even though there was only nine people in the class).  I will admit it was pretty fun to pick out the colors from the …

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Mar 14

Grading Teachers?

We can all remember when we were children on the last day of school.  In the excitement of summer vacation we ran from the school bus in the warm spring air with our backpacks on and our annual report card in our hand.  From the thrilled straight A student to the C average student, every …

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Mar 05

Invisible Threat

About every three days it becomes necessary to take out the trash in my roommates’ and my kitchen.  And on this trip down the hall, we take our brown paper grocery bag full of recyclables.  We diligently separate out our plastics, making sure we do our small part to contribute to the recycling movement.  However, …

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Feb 29

Ten Thousand Villages

I am always (and I mean always) struggling with ideas for creative gifts for holidays and birthdays.  It seems that your boyfriend’s mother, or your next-door neighbor, or your new boss always bring the greatest stress when thinking up an appropriate present.  I have the hardest time because I am so strictly opposed to giving …

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Feb 27

Sharing Wind?

Something I could never understand were the cries of neighborhood residents who honestly complained about the look of the new solar panels on their lampposts.  To me, the micro solar energy catchers are an exciting, smart new way to bring energy needs to local communities.  So I have never quite understood how people could find …

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Feb 20

Let’s Get WWOOFing

Do you have any regrets?  I have one.  A few years ago a couple of friends were looking for a summer adventure.  When they stumbled upon an opportunity to live for free in Hawaii for two months, I was more than intrigued.  When they explained they would be conducting manual labor for six hours a …

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Feb 16

Hitting Close to Home

Last fall, I was having lunch with family friends during a stay in Fort Worth, Texas.  Per usual, we were discussing, family, friends, and our projects at work.  Our one friend began discussing her work for an energy company that was beginning to drill for natural gas.  As she explained the drilling process and her …

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Feb 13

Finding Formal Work: Homeless Youth

When we think of the homeless population, it is sometimes hard to understand all the differing circumstances of how these individuals lost their homes and also why they are unable to break the cycle of homelessness.  I’d like to highlight challenges faced by homeless youth and how their particular condition is in dire need of …

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Feb 09

Expanding Exposure to Diversity

American children face a new and exciting environment, especially in their preschools and elementary schools.  The faces, languages, and cultures of children in our country are incredibly diversified, offering a huge opportunity for kids to learn about families that are different from theirs.  In large part, this diversity is being embraced, as is evident with …

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Feb 06

Support Beyond the Classroom

Khalil, a six year old in first grade, attends elementary school in Southeast D.C.  We just finished reading The Little Engine That Could, and began discussing what it means to overcome obstacles and believe in oneself.  Khalil is one of the sweetest kids I know, with overwhelming positivity and optimism for the future.  He always …

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