The list below reflects some guiding principles to help streamline implementation of the Stanford Penpal Program. The author, Erika Hesterberg, worked as a teacher in a Title I school on the edge of the Navajo Nation. In her time teaching, she partnered with the Stanford Penpal Program for three semesters and saw palpable results for students. She is currently taking a break from the classroom to attend the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Please feel free to reach out