Brent Does Bahrain

Final Report from Bahrain

Brent Elder Delivers His Last Update from the Middle East

Goleta teacher of the year Brent Elder gives his final report on his trip to Bahrain to help special needs students. Read story.

Brent's B-Day and Swimming with Jamal

Surprise Celebrations and Pooltime in Bahrain

Brent celebrates his birthday and swims with a student in Bahrain. Read story.

Bahrain's Friendship Society for the Blind

Brent Lends a Helping Hand to the Unemployed and Disabled

Brent receives positive feedback from the press and community, then discusses the lack of opportunities afforded to the disabled. Read story.

Working for Fairness in Bahrain

Brent Gets Ella a Job and Meets More Students

Brent gets Ella multiple job leads and finds more special needs students who need help in Bahrain. Read story.

Grant Writing and Sightseeing

Brent Lobbies for Equal Opportunity Schooling and Travels to Dubai

Dr. Bradshaw and Brent meet with the Special Assistant to the Crown Prince, to discuss special needs provisions within Bahrain's education system. Read story.

Meeting Emad in Bahrain

Brent Meets Another Student, Speaks Out for Inclusive Education

Brent meets Emad, a new student, and advocates for more inclusive education in Bahrain. Read story.

Lots of Firsts in Bahrain

Brent Tells His First Impressions, Delivers a Talk, and Meets His First Student

Brent gives the lay of the land, delivers his first public talk, and meets his first student Ella, who has Down Syndrome. Read story.

Brent Does Bahrain

Kellogg School Teacher Goes to Middle East to Help Special Needs Students

Although content with my tenured position at Kellogg School in Goleta, I've always wanted to be paid to travel. That's why I'm in Bahrain right now. Read story.

An Evening with Pico Iyer

The author and travel writer will converse with travel editor ... Read More