Kristin (aka Volvomom) is a schoolteacher in Massachussetts, USA who shares Postcrossing with her sixth graders. Here is what she had to say to our spotlight questions:
- How did you come across Postcrossing? What got you hooked?
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I found out about Postcrossing in the US magazine ReadyMade. I was hooked from the start! As a child I started off with pen pals, which evolved into hosting foreign exchange students. My family has hosted from France, Bulgaria, Russia, and Norway, to name a few. Postcrossing seemed like yet another way to make the world smaller.
- Do you have any other interesting hobbies?
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My main hobby is my eleven year old twin sons. They are the light of my life! Each card I send has two smiles, which represent my sons.
Of course, my username indicated my other hobby – Volvo cars. I’m passionate about Volvos. I currently am on Volvo #5. It’s at 131,000 miles, but I swear it will hit one million miles someday! - Show us your mailbox, your mailman/mailwoman, your postoffice or the place where you post or keep your postcards!
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I have to give a big shout out to the staff at the Chelmsford Post Office. They’re great with the volume of mail I receive! I also have to thank my dad and mom, who pick up my mail when I’m not home!
- Show and tell us about your favorite received postcard to date, and what makes it special.
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I have two postcards that are my favorites, out of so many, it was hard to choose.
The first is from user Thaddee_Calisson. It’s a vintage Volvo ad. I have this card framed and hanging in my home. It’s classic – in French and a Volvo. What more could I ask for?
The second card is an official from Anna in Sweden. What’s unique about this card is it was part of three cards. The other two cards went as officials to other users – one in China and one in Finland. I loved that I was part of a world puzzle!
- What is it your favorite part of the Postcrossing process?
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I love meeting people from all parts of the globe and hearing their unique stories. Each time I receive a postcard I am reminded of the human experience.
- Is there anything that you are passionate about?
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I am passionate about education. I am a Spanish teacher to middle school students. Next year I will be teaching a World Cultures class once a week, so if there are any other teachers in the Postcrossing world who would be interested in working with me on this project, please let me know! I strive to teach my students tolerance and understanding, as it is a necessity in today’s world. Postcrossing is helping me do that with them. Thank you for that opportunity!
40 comments so far
Congrats, big sister :-) Lovely interview :-) You deserve to be in the spotlight! :-)
Hello Kristin! Good to see you here! Love the french Volvo postcard too! :)
Hey there!!! Hello from me & Ruger, you star! :)
What a surprise to see you 'here' :D
*HUG*
Hey!! That's so great, Kristin in the spotlight, well deserved!
Nice interview, that card from Anna looks really nice, wow!
I agree with above comments, you're a great Postcrosser to feature, and such a nice person as well!
Nice :)
Wonderful spotlight interview on a wonderful person. :)
Awwww, I received one of my cards from you! It was so cute and thoughtful. People like you make postcrossing great!
Thank you for sharing Kristen!
Great to see you here!
HUGS!
Great to see you featured Kristin!
Yay! It's so awesome that you are featured, Kristin!
Great to see you featured Kristin!
Cheers to Kristin/Volvomom! You're one of the nicest and more organized RR admins over at the forums ;D
It is nice to see you spotlighted and I look forward to exchanging cards with you again, Kristin.
Hi Mom, great to see you here in the spotlight. Your new project sounds really interesting! Have a great day!
Hi, Kristen, I'm glad to see you in the "Spotlight". I'm sure some of the postcards you've received from Postcrossing will come in hand with the World Cultures class.
The kids in your class are lucky! I think using Postcrossing in schools is brilliant :-D
Hi, dearest Kristin! So nice to see you here! :)
World Cultures....how fun! I almost taught World Geography two years ago but the school canceled the class much to my dismay!
yay! Kristin! It's so nice to see you here! I love you and your humor! It's been great knowing you over the years! Hugs and love! xoxo Jocelyn
hi kristin!!! now your famous!!!! nice seeing you on here!! :o)
Hi Kristin, great to see you in the 'Spotlight' and learn more about you! :) Jeanette
Amiga! Such a great interview! Hi to the VolvoBoys!
What a lovely post office!!
Wonderful interview Kristin you well deserve the spotlight - see you soon in the forum.
dear volvomom,
your interview was really interesting for me, and I like it, now it seems I know you better!! great to see you as the spotlight!!! all the best for your future!!!
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Hello volvomom,
A great choice for a postcrossing spotlight! Sharing postcrossing with your class is an excellent opportunity for your students - they are a fortunate class! maksnews
Hi fellow Bostonian!
Great to see you in the spotlight, Kristin! :D You well deserve it. :) You know I'm a teacher as well and I use the Postcrossing projects with my students every once in a while, so if you need help in your projects, just let me know! ;)
Hi Kristin, It is great to see you in the Spotlight. The new class you are to teach sounds interesting. Postcrossing will certainly be able to help with it.
Kristin is one of the nicest postcrossers - what a nice surprise to find her profiled here. Teachers and postcards - a great combo :)
Hi dear :) If you would ever like me to send your students a card I would be happy to. I have had so many people send my "kids" in Kazakhstan postcards I would be happy to return the favor. I could tell them many interesting things my penpals all over the world taught me. Just a thought! Congrats on the spotlight
Wonderful to learn more about you amiga! :) :)
Congrats Kristin; great to see you here!! Loves ya!
Congrats, Kristin! I am looking forward to exchanging more postcards with you :)
I saw an ad in Family Fun magazine,it's a mag for family's!! I'm soo thankful I found that article because I LOVE this!! It's sooo interesting and I love checking the mail everyday, other than getting bills!! The only think I wish is that people who to swap and keep in touch, I wish they would put there address on the card!!
Hi Kristin--just getting caught up on reading these entries after vacation. This was a great spotlight! I am also a school teacher in Massachusetts--7th grade science! Good luck with the start of the new school year!
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