At 71, Marie Hammond is fulfilling a lifelong dream by serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya. The retired American math teacher took the oath with quiet determination, reflecting on the journey that led her here.
Inspired by the Peace Corps as an 11-year-old, she had long dreamed of traveling and sharing her love for mathematics, especially with girls. However, raising her children and building her career took precedence. Now, she hopes to make math more engaging for students and foster a reading culture by expanding access to books.
Hammond has been posted to Kakamega, where she looks forward to making a lasting impact.
