I taught English in Cape Verde 35 years ago. Connecting with a former student at a World Cup watch party was magical.

I taught English in Cape Verde 35 years ago. Connecting with a former student at a World Cup watch party was magical.

Jill Tucker reconnected with her former student, Ivan, at a World Cup watch party.Courtesy of Jill TuckerJill Tucker went to a small Cape Verde World Cup watch party in the Bay Area.One of the 20 people there was her former student from 35 years ago.She says the meeting, and the World Cup, have affirmed her faith in humanity.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jill Tucker, an education reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle.…