Self-introduction! Let's Get to know each other!

[Crystal Hsia]

Hi everyone! We are looking forward to meeting and getting to know you in person over the next few months, but please use this thread to introduce yourself for now.

[Joanna Bourque]

Greetings!

I am Joanna Bourque. I teach art K-5 in central VA, though I am originally from NH. I have a background in Asian Studies, mainly Chinese art and language. I have participated in a number of workshops and seminars on East Asia in the past, but I was so excited to hear about this workshop. Understanding Japan through visual representations in art aligns perfectly with my professional growth plan for this school year, which is to deepen my knowledge and understanding of Japan and Korea in order to teach their arts in proper cultural and historical context. I am looking forward to our discussions.

[Fitzgerald Margaret]

My name is Margaret Fitzgerald, but I go by Peggy (a nickname for Margaret). I am from Cleveland, OH, and currently live in a western suburb of the city. I recently (June 30, 2022) retired from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where I taught Japanese language (and a bit of Japanese popular culture) for 25 years. I am in the transition phase from teaching to......? I am very interested in the topics and time periods of today's workshop, and I want to keep expanding my knowledge of Japan's culture and history. I am also considering working, teaching part time in my local schools. I look forward to today's workshop.

 

[Dardeshi Vasiliki]

My name is Vasiliki Dardeshi, but please call me Betsy. I teach 10-12 Social Studies in Doylestown, PA. I teach Modern World History, Global Relations and Geography. I am looking forward to this workshop. My knowledge regarding this topic is rather limited so I am looking forward to this workshop! 

[Anthony Pollard]

Hello Everyone!

It is wonderful we will be able to again, attend in person. Unfortnately, not there in person, but I am attending thorugh ZOOM. We intend to attend in person for future seminars. We are coming from the San Diego Unified School District.

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