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[cgao]

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

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[cgao]

My name is Catherine and I oversee the professional development program at the USC U.S.-China Institute. We have a great line-up for this seminar, so I'm excited for it to start and to meet all of you!

[Scott Craig]

My name is Scott Craig. I teach history at Sylmar High School. This will be my third seminar with USC U.S.-China Institute.  The previous seminars that I've taken have been absolutely fabulous and I learned so much. I'm really looking forward to this seminar.

[Xiaowei Hunt]

 

My name is Xiaowei Hunt. I teach high school Chinese 1, 2, 3 and AP Chinese Language & Culture at Ed W. Clark High School. I feel fortunate to have the PD opportunity to do some research and discussion with all involved in the 2019 summer seminar. My principal and my supervisor are both very supportive with me learning and implementing lesson plans from this seminar. I look forward to a great week at USC U.S.-China Institute. 

[Deanna Wiist]

My name is Deanna Wiist. I teach high school Regional World Studies, Human Geography, AP Human Geography, and Dual Credit Western Civilization at Normal West High School in Normal, Illinois. I am really excited to have the opportunity to meet everyone and participate in this PD on East Asia. It’ll be my first trip to Los Angeles too. I very much look forward to a great week of learning. 

[Diana Corey]

My name is Diana Corey. I teach Chinese to junior high and high school students at an independent school in St. Louis, MO. I am grateful for this opportunity. It will be a great way to kick off the school year!

[Ida Lange]

My name is Ida. I teach a variety of classes at Adolfo Camarillo High School in Camarillo, CA. I am always looking for new things to add to my classroom and new experiences for my students. I look forward to meeting you all in person 🙂

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[Joy Chao]

My name is Joy Chao. I'm currently teaching Chinese all levels at Woodbridge High School in Irvine, CA. Looking forward to a great week with you all!

[Petrina Jap]

Hello, all! My name is Petrina Jap. I am a first grade teacher at Bellevue Children's Academy in Bellevue, Washington. I'm looking forward to meeting and learning with you all in this seminar!

[Sophia Kang]

Hi all! My name is Sophia and teach 11th grade English at South East High in LA. I'm looking forward to engaging in discussions with all of you and sharing ideas about how to include the female Asian perspective in the classroom. 

[Jonathan Tam]

Hi everyone. My name is Jon and I teach at the School of Social Justice in Downtown LA.

[Celeste Modster]

My name is Celeste Modster. I am a High School Teacher of Art, Health and Life Skills. I am looking forward to learning new insights and working collaboratively with Bright Minds!

[Jennifer Chang]

Hi all! My name is Jennifer Chang. I am currently teaching 6th grade Social Studies and Science at an independent school in Pasadena. I am loking forward to meeting all of you!

[Zoey McKinney]

Hello! My name is Zoey Smith and I am teaching fifth grade at Warner Avenue Elementary School in Westwood. This is my second seminar with the institute and I am looking forward to it!

[Nichole Morales]

Hello! My name is Nichole. I teach SDC English at a high school in LAUSD. This is my first seminar with U.S.-China Institute and I’m looking forward to learning together. 

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