TOWAMENCIN- North Penn High School is known for its diversity as the background of the staff and students prove to vary significantly. While learning under the wing of German teacher, Herr Andrew Baker, Frau Ann Cremer not only gets to experience new ways of teaching to further her career, but also gets a taste of a completely different culture, meets new people, and experiences life changing opportunities.

Cremer is originally from Dahl, Germany, which is a small village close to Cologne, but then she moved to Marburg to study. Although this is her first time in the states, Cremer said it wasn’t too difficult to leave home. Her first teaching day was certainly overwhelming, yet exciting.

“It’s a huge school, but I really like the atmosphere, and I like my students a lot,” explained Cremer. “They’re really nice. My mentor, Herr Baker, he’s a wonderful teacher with great skills, and I think I will learn a lot and gain fantastic experiences over here.”

The 24-year-old arrived in the states on September 28^th, and this being the first time Cremer has ever been in America, one can only imagine how she must’ve been feeling.

“My first day was quite overwhelming,” said Cremer. “I think I never before met so many people in one day and never before forgot so many names! The school system is really different so I’m still trying to get familiar with everything.”

Having to adjust to a completely new environment can be difficult for anyone, but Cremer seems to be adjusting quite well, especially for someone who’s used to a completely different lifestyle.

“There are so many differences, like school starts at 8 o’clock in the morning [in Germany]. You’re also in classes with about 25 students for 6 years, so we don’t change the classrooms. So in Germany one class has one classroom, and the teachers have to run between the rooms. We have different schedules; I had French 3 times a week, and we had double periods,” explained Cremer.

Outside of the school, Cremer has filled her free time up with various activities, such as joining two theaters groups, reading, biking, and hanging out with friends. She also plays the violin, enjoys photography, and if time allows, likes to play sports. Full of ambition, Cremer expressed her passion for knowledge.

“I never want to stop learning, and I think as a teacher you always have to get new topics. I wanted a job where it’s possible to have a family too, and I also wanted to do something social like working with kids,” stated Cremer.

Additionally, Cremer discussed some a few things she hopes to accomplish during her stay in the USA.

“I want to gain experiences in teaching and get to know the culture, because I’m an English teacher and I think it’s important to know the culture that I’m teaching. Also, my sister is living in California, so I can now understand how her new life is,” explained Cremer.

Unfortunately, Cremer is only staying for a total of nine months, one month of which she gets to travel, but this may not be the last time she decides to teach in America.

“I think [coming back is] a possibility. I first have to finish my teaching training to be a real teacher, but I know there are programs for teachers to go abroad again,” stated Cremer.

Frau Cremer also expressed her appreciation of Mr. Bauer and Herr Baker for this opportunity to enhance her teaching skills at NPHS.