The 10-year anniversary of Spitler School was celebrated in 3 days of exciting events. November 2 included the opening ceremonies with important guest speakers, congratulations for distinguished teachers, a student band and traditional Khmer dancing, and finally distributing bicycles for our 85 6th grade graduates. The evening included a celebration party for the 6th grade graduates.

November 3 was a day bustling with activities – a sports camp from Tracy Evans and her team (Kid Play International), kid’s craft time with Christie Pink and an evening thank you dinner for the teachers and their families. November 4 was a special day when Spitler School was honored with a visit from U.S. Ambassador Heidt. Some of our past graduates, now in 12th grade, were delighted to share their time with him, talking about their life, education and future.

Spitler School was pleased and honored to host a visit from the Honorable William Todd, United States Ambassador to Cambodia.   Ambassador Todd met with our Executive Director, Chea Sarin, as well as teachers and students at the school.  He also met with Irvin Spitler, the father of school founders, Danny and Pam Spitler.

We appreciate Spitler School’s Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Galliher, for her efforts to arrange and coordinate this visit with the ambassador’s staff.

The new book CAMBODIA’S SCHOOL OF HOPE is now available on Amazon.com.  Our thanks to the author, Norm Schriever and his staff for generously donating their time and talent to the writing and publishing of this book, which includes photos and essay’s from Spitler School children, a history of the school, and Mr. Schrievier’s observations during his time in Cambodia.   To order this book please go to Amazon.com and enter the title or the authors name in the search box or you can click the link in the list to the left.