According to P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. (PWGC), one of its associates, Dan Johnson, has been awarded the opportunity to teach underprivileged children in the Dominican Republic. He will be taking a three-month leave of absence starting in March and returning in June. His efforts will be in behalf of Focalare, which was established in 1943 and works to "build a more united world" through education. Though expected to pay dividends in experience and memories, his teaching position at the "Café con Leche" school is unpaid. As a result, PWGC president and founder Paul Grosser, PhD, PE, has awarded him a $1,000 stipend to assist with expenses for his stint in the Caribbean.
"We are all proud of Dan and the effort he has shown as an associate at PWGC," said Grosser. "I am sure his students will benefit from the same drive and enthusiasm he displays here at the office and in the field day in and day out. I wish him the best of luck."
Johnson joined PWGC in June 2014 and has been active with the firm's environmental group as a field hydrogeologist/environmental scientist. He quickly established the necessary skill set needed to assist with groundwater remediation, soil sampling,º air quality sampling and phase I and II environmental site assessments. He has an excellent record of timely completion and maintenance of project coordination, monitoring, and document preparation, while successfully maintaining communication between clients, government agencies and related parties.
"I want to thank Paul Grosser for allowing me to pursue this opportunity to teach in the Dominican Republic," Johnson said. "I look forward to giving back and passing on the knowledge I have learned to the next generation. I am sure I will learn as much from them as they will from me."
Johnson, a graduate of Marist College with a B.S., will teach Biology and coach sports for 8th grade students at the Café con Leche School.
"I see this as an opportunity to engage in a true humanitarian experience, which will allow to give back to society, immerse myself in a different culture and way of life," Johnson said. "I want to thank Paul and PWGC for their generosity for allowing me to take a leave of absence and the stipend."
While there, Johnson will be filming his efforts in order to create a short documentary on his experiences in the Dominican Republic in the hopes of increasing awareness of the school and its efforts. Tags: