Adventure Awaits: Teaching at Guantanamo Bay

Hear from the people who enjoy the sunny, small town life at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and how they like working for DoDEA's PreK-12 grade W.T. Sampson School. The Department of Defense Education Activity, as one of only two federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and managing prekindergarden through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense. DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 163 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. It's mission is to educate, engage and empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world. Visit dodea.edu to learn more.

[@staceywaldman4241]

Lived here 78 until 81, attended grades 2-4 in GTMO. Best duty station Dad ever pulled.

[@FolkLordll]

A lot of changes since the 90s. One of the best Naval bases you can go to.

[@liesmith]

A LoT oF cHaNgEs SiNcE tHe 90s

[@MrMaidenHell]

Thank you WTS Elementary!! Especially, Mrs. Cascio, Mr. and Mrs. Wall, and Mr. Tracosta. Best teachers I ever had! (81-86)

[@EM-de7ds]

I went to WTS Elementary around 84-86. Was a great place back then as a kid..

[@doorswhofan]

I'm a schoolteacher, and GTMO looks like a fantastic place. Would love to trying living, working, and playing there. :-)

[@boxerrebellion1]

My kids were privileged to attend WT Sampson for all of their elementary and most of their secondary school. Great teachers and school environment.

[@NBS_milt]

Born in august 79 during hurricane david on the base ..Can’t wait to go back

[@randallknapp7528]

My home for years late 80's early 90's.

[@MrMaidenHell]

In my time in GTMO, I met Jaques Cousteau, Shannon Sharpe (his dad worked at the Chiefs Club IIRC), and a few others whose names escape me. No US Elementary/High School could have given me such an education!

[@matthewrickett6028]

Sign me up. I'm ready.

[@christoz77]

The fact we have a base there While placing in embargo on the nation Is so sad

[@DannyTattoo-wm5ux]

I love ❤️ it

[@jlp2061]

If you gave me regular flights out and medical I'd be there. In addition to RITA not applied with move out. Id like to go to Costa Rica or FL couple times a month

[@lore1175]

Is insane how a place inside a country like Cuba could look so different. I’m Cuban myself and really this is just sad how all Cuba could be like these, and I’m talking about available food, fishing is not illegal, houses are not falling on your head, available electricity, classroom with desks and chairs for everyone, water, etc. The dictatorship ripped away our freedom.

[@christoz77]

Also the American corrupt embargo

[@juansilot894]

Muy Buenos reguerdos 28 aniversario agosto 28 1994 octubre 12 1995 al 28 de agosto 2023

[@juansilot6408]

Cuando el exodo de los balseros. Entre 28 agosto 1994 y 12 octubre 1995 12 meses y 15 dias me la pase comiendo comidad militat y jutias congas y carabali

[@dougyoung4693]

I love the creative camera angles that avoid all the bad areas.

[@Ape_Mode]

What bad areas? GTMO is one of the cleanest safest duty stations

[@dathguy556]

​@@Ape_Modethe torture center dumbass

[@alinabrauet9083]

SI DIOS PERMITIERA PIDER IR Y RESPIRAR EL AIRE DE BITIN Y TINITA!!

[@abubakarsaddique6497]

I was thinking only this city they have only jail .but its beauty place also . I love to visit but no 1 I know there any gf or partner for me there ?

[@zhuoshili7780]

Good. These teachers will be like the german neighbors who couldnt have ignored the existence certain camps nearby,

[@Ape_Mode]

What are you talking about brah?

[@dathguy556]

​@@Ape_Modeth le torture center idiot

[@brittanyscott3809]

Eek 😨. Don't like that crawling hermit crab and small lizard. Small crawly animals, rodents, and bugs like that make my flesh crawl.

[@amonke2559]

0/10 dont reccomend, water boarding was unneccasary

[@JackO-xx5ri]

@amonke2559 probably deserved it.