Haiti Staff Member Receives an Award!


Janvier Allenz, one of our teachers in Haiti, received an award for his hard work and dedication to Tek4Kids. He was presented a certificate for his punctuality, teamwork, collaborative skills and his dedication to the mission of Tek4Kids. Allenz worked hard to help our head teacher, Laura Desmangles, organize a two-week training session for the … Continue reading Haiti Staff Member Receives an Award!

Reflections on My Time in Haiti by Cheryl Davis


We booked our flight to Haiti one day before my sister was involved in a serious auto accident. My attention and energies were immediately focused on her and remained there until she was stabilized and making a good recovery several weeks later. By that time, Christmas preparations were in full swing as well as planning … Continue reading Reflections on My Time in Haiti by Cheryl Davis

Impressions From My Trip to Haiti by Jessica Edelen


The little six-seater plane that flew us from Port au Prince to Jérémie turned out not to be as terrifying as I had built it up in my head to be. Roger was a skilled pilot and I had my rosary with me, as did Cathy. We couldn’t crash now, right? And we didn’t. In … Continue reading Impressions From My Trip to Haiti by Jessica Edelen

Progress and Plans for 2015


Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your caring and generous support over the past year. At Tek4Kids, we are actively involved in the community of Jeremie, Haiti working with six schools and our first orphanage, providing clean water for drinking and improving education through modern technology for hundreds of school children.

iPad Initiative Launched Successfully


Tek4Kids has launched our iPad Initiative this fall with great results! With many education applications, the iPads help solve specific problems faced by our partner schools in Haiti. They help engage students by enabling them to hear correct pronunciations during language studies and we are able to teach even beyond Haiti’s required standardized tests by … Continue reading iPad Initiative Launched Successfully

Summer Session with Haitian Guests


Tek4Kids welcomed five guests from Haiti for a training session held in Louisville in July. Canadians Joe and Judy Desrocher also attended the training. Tek4Kids iPad facilitator, Laura Desmangles, and Father Luxo, who is responsible for curriculum development at St. Louis High School in Jeremie, joined us for several iPad sessions. Along with our US … Continue reading Summer Session with Haitian Guests

New Appointees to Board of Directors


Tek4Kids, Inc. is proud to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors, Keith Grieshaber and Shannon Fehr, effective February 1 and May 1, 2013, respectively. Mr. Grieshaber will hold the office of Treasurer of the Board, while Ms. Fehr will serve as Chair of Media and Public Relations. These appointments significantly enhance our … Continue reading New Appointees to Board of Directors