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clay dubeHi Folks,
I hope everyone will try to post a short intro before Monday evening's class. I'm Clay Dube and I work with Catherine at the USC US-China Institute. I previously worked at UCLA and Berea College (Kentucky). Prior to that I taught and carried out research in China and taught secondary school for a couple of years in San Diego. I'm a historian by training, but spend a lot of time looking at international relations and political science. I love history, teaching, and travel. Working with teachers is one of the best things about my job. I've been to China and Taiwan many times and have also traveled in South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, other places that fit into the East Asian cultural sphere. I look forward to spending time with you this fall and hope you'll seize this opportunity to explore the many available resources on East Asia and opportunities for educators to go to East Asia (e.g., with one of our National Consortium for Teaching about Asia partners, with the Japan Society, with the Korea Society, or with Fulbright groups). Many of these resources and opportunities can be found in this forum. Please take a look.
AnonymousHi Everyone!
Excited to meet y'all on Monday! My name is Jennifer Lopez and I currently teaching sixth grade history at PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy in San Fernando. At Nueva, I serve as the girls soccer coach and student council advisor. I love to travel and explore new places! I have been fortunate enough to travel in Asia (China and India) the last two summers with teacher travel groups, and absolutely enjoyed my time and want to go back soon. Look forward to learning more about Asia in this class, and collaborating with y'all for lessons for our students!
Best,
Jennifer
edited by jenniferlopez on 9/19/2015
AnonymousHi everyone!
My name is Natalí and I am a social science teacher with YouthBuild Charter School. I work at the Norwalk site, and I teach 10th grade world history, 11th grade US history, and an art elective. I have a love for empowering young people, social justice, learning, and traveling which makes teaching enjoyable and fulfilling, albeit the demands of the job. What brings me to this seminar is my interest in helping to transform my students into socially conscious global citizens. I have been lucky enough to do some traveling, some of which has taken place in Asia (China and India). I am excited to learn more about the region, and to connect with all of you.
Cheers!
-Natalí Ramón
AnonymousHello everyone!
My name is Ericka and I am a Spanish teacher at Curtiss Middle school in Carson, California. I teach Spanish to eighth graders. I have been a teacher for 17 years and 12 years at my current school. I am very excited to participate in this seminar because I participated in the spring one and it was fantastic. I learned so much about East Asia and want to continue to learn more. It is interesting to connect Asia to my subject matter. It has more to do with business and economics, which has become and important part for Latin America's development and progress.
Professor Dube and Catherine are awesome people. They were wonderful to us. They are very attentive to our needs. It was just a great pleasure to have met both of you. Thank you.
I have not been that fortunate to have travel to Asia, but it is in my plans to do so. Visiting Japan, has been my dream, but after spring seminar, my dream has expanded to China and Korea. I know that I will accomplish my travel dreams soon.
I can't wait to meet and connect to my new classmates.
See you all on Monday.
Ericka
AnonymousHello everyone,
My name is Larissa Adams and I am a History teacher at Taft High School in Woodland Hills. I've taught history at both in both middle and high school for the last 7 years in the Bay Area, New Orleans, and now Los Angeles. I'm currently teaching Geography, World History, and AP World History. I'm fascinated by all things history and I'm excited to learn more about East Asian history post-1900. Can't wait to meet you all tomorrow!
AnonymousHi Everyone,
My name is Caroline Rhude and I teach English at Hamilton High School in Los Angeles. I'm currently teaching 10th Honors World Literature and AP English Language and Composition. I'm eager to learn more about East Asian culture and literature in hopes of integrating it into my World Literature curriculum. Looking forward to meeting all of you tomorrow.
AnonymousMy name is Arturo Molina. I teach Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, AP US History, and AVID at Pomona High School. I am looking forward to the course mainly because I know very little about East Asia. I ask in advance for everyone to be patient with me and all of my questions! Looking forward to tomorrow!
AnonymousHello Everyone,
My name is Jessica Cuellar and I have a hybrid role this year at Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy. I have been an Inclusion Specialist for the past 3 and primarily worked with 6th grade history. This year, I am coaching teachers in 6th - 8th grade and supporting culture, discipline, and special education. In addition to that, I am also the Director of the Cheer program. I look forward to meeting everyone and engaging in rich dialogue with you.
edited by jcuellar on 9/21/2015
AnonymousHi my name is Stephanie Kroop. I have been teaching World History for 11 years and 9 of those years have been at my current school. I am currently teaching AP European History and World History. The last 5 years I was also teaching AP World History as well. I enjoyed taking the first portion of this class last semester and I am excited to continue this course with some of the same people and new people as well.
edited by slemburg on 9/21/2015
AnonymousHi all, nice to meet you over forum. My name is Kristyn Humphreys; and I teach 7th and 8th grade History at John Burroughs Middle School. I have a passion for History, and am always looking to expand my historical knowledge. I look forward to learning more about East Asia and getting to know all of you!
AnonymousHi Everyone, I'm Lisa Quon and I teach Intervention for grades K-6 at San Pascual Elementary. I have lived in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan for brief periods of time post college. I taught English in China some years back and that was my introduction to teaching! I currently have a child in a Chinese Dual Immersion school, and can only manage a few words to support him in his homework and reading! His language skill level has already surpassed mine as a first grader! I look forward to learning more about East Asia in this course with everyone.
AnonymousHello,
My name is Cesar and I'm a high school math teacher at Diego Rivera Learning Complex in Los Angeles. I currently teach AP Calculus and Algebra 2. I've always been interested in in Asia, their culture and history really captivates my mind. I'm really interested in creating a lesson plan in my math class that incorporates Asia in some way. I think that will be fun for me and my students. I'm planning on traveling to that side of the world this coming summer so I'm also looking to learn about their culture.
AnonymousHi everyone, my name is Juana Evink. This is my 3rd seminar with USC US-China Institute. I attended the Spring seminar on East Asia from Origins to 1800s and the summer residential on East Asia Art and literature. I'm currently, teaching 8th grade U.S. history at Emerson Community Charter(LAUSD). If anyone is interested in Korea, I have multiple resources like a Common Core align lesson plans book, a Cd with over 30 PowerPoints, and more. I'm excited about this seminar, because I want to learn about modern East Asia, so I can share it with my students.
AnonymousHi Everyone, it was great getting to meet some of you on Monday.
I know it's a bit late in the week but I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm currently teaching at Alliance Renee & Meyer Academy High School located in South Los Angeles. I've been involved in education for 8 years and the last four years I've been teaching teaching 11th Grade US History and AP US History.
Every academic year that starts it's exciting because it brings new learning experiences and success stories. For this new school year I felt secure enough to devote some of my time to personal development and this course was just the perfect opportunity. I hope to learn from you all and I wish to also contribute in any way I can.
AnonymousHi Everyone!
I was added to the class late, but it was nice to meet you all in person this past Monday. My name is Kriztian Luna and I am teaching at Nava College Prep Academy in South LA. At NCPA, I am the 9th grade Anatomy and Physiology teacher and I also teach 2 sections of 10th grade World History. I am a big traveler, and I have been very interested in learning and traveling to China; therefore, I am really excited about this opportunity. I can’t wait to learn more and to meet some amazing educators.
Kriztian Luna