12-year-old, 12 Adults, 12 Days, 12th of May in Doha, Qatar–12 Years Later

Post published:May 8, 2025
Post category:Qatar Academy

Back in May 2013, based on the word of a 12-year-old I was held in police custody in Doha, Qatar for allegedly insulting Islam. The 12-men-strong board of directors of Qatar Academy, where I was teaching at the time, did NOT push back against the charges brought by the child's father. But, after 12 days in custody, on the 12th of May, I was released from Al Rayyan Police Station.

Now in May 2025, 12 years since the incident, I have something else to report!

At Ullens School…Starting a Presentation with Some Laughter

Post published:December 29, 2021
Post category:Nepal Education & Parenting

Nepali teachers, I have observed, do not use humor much or often. I am not sure why.

This blog contains embeds of two short clips from a presentation to students at a school in Kathmandu in which I use humor.

“I am a Teacher”: A Study in Contrast

Post published:December 12, 2021
Post category:Social Justice United World College (UWC) Movement

Reproduction of a performance at UWC-USA early this century by a friend and colleague, and I, two teachers at the school. Written by us two, it looks at social realities of the world today through the eyes of two teachers from vastly different cultures. It reflects and exposes the stark inequalities and incredible diversity prevalent in the world today.

SOS Children’s Village: Education…for LIFE!

Post published:June 21, 2021
Post category:Presentations & Speeches

A reproduction of a speech in Nepali about my life -- about my dreams, my education, my international professional career, my travels, and my liberation from many of the constraints and limitations of Nepali culture, society, and people.

A speech about education...for LIFE!