Self-introductions

[Kimberly de Berzunza]

Hi! My name is Kimberly and for the past 10 years I have taught Ancient and Medieval World History and US History to grades 6-8 at Longfellow Spanish Immersion school in San Diego.  I attend a lot of US History seminars but am looking forward to this opportunity to learn more about Asia!

[Kathrin Simmons]

My name is Kathrin Simmons. I am teaching Adapted Physical Education at a Middle and Elementary school for LAUSD in Wilmington. I am looking forward to meet everybody on Monday!

[Lin Kuang]

Hi All,

My name is Lin C.Kuang, this is my thrid seminar with East Asia Origins groups. Currently, I am teaching 10th Grade English and hosting East Asia Origins CLub on our campus to apply what I learned from here to help our students understand culture and traditions. Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday!. 

[Monica Munguia]

Good morning everyone,

I am Monica Munguia.  I live in sunny southern California in a border town called El Centro.  I teach at Frank Wright Middle School in Imperial, CA.  I am starting my 25th year teaching Language Arts.  This year I get a 7th grade study skills elective, and I am so excited to incorporate what I learn this week.  This is my second summer seminar.  See you there!

[Madeline George]

I’m Madeline George and I’m from Imperial. I’ve taught Eighth Grade Language Arts at Frank Wright Middle School in Imperial for 30 years. I love sharing what I learn with my students!

[Marcos Rico]

Hello everyone,

My name is Marcos Rico. I was born and raised in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Immigrated to the U.S.A.  in 1993, (10th grade).

I currently teach 4th grade at The Language Academy in San Diego. Our school is a Magnet school, we have students from all over the world. It is an interesting mix of different cultures and languages. Our two biliteracy programs are French/ English and Spanish/ English. People are often surprised when they find out that I am part of the French program.

I will be starting my 19th year at San Diego Unified School District. One of my favorite grades is 4 grade. California history is a complex and intereresting topic to teach. This is my third school in the district, and I have had the pleasure of teaching different grades such as 2, 3, 4, 5 and even a 4/5 combo. I am glad that I will be staying at the USC hotel.

 

[Marcos Rico]

It is such as small world!  Say “Hi!” to Marisol. This will be my third seminar with USC U-China Institute (1st summer seminar). It is nice to know that oher teachers from San Diego Unified are taking advantage of this wonderful program. I invited other teachers from my school site, but none of them where interested on taking the seminar due to the location. 

[Marcos Rico]

Wow, I had to look up your city on google maps. I have driven near your city several times on my way to Everett, but I take the freeway 5 instead of the 405. Next time, I will take the 405 to explore Bellevue. Any tips on great places to visit? My family enjoyed visiting Forks, La Push, Port Angeles, Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

[Marcos Rico]

We are now tied at three seminars   My first seminar was an online seminar. I believe that we both took the Spring seminar. I have greatly enjoyed the previous seminars, and I feel that this summer seminar will be even better. I will be able to enjoy the experience without having to deal with L.A. traffic.

[Marcos Rico]

I hope that you planned to stay around in L.A. for at least another week. There are so many wonderful places to visit and enjoy. San Diego is only 2 hours away from L.A. , and I still have not managed to visit all the great places that L.A. has to offer. The only thing that I do not like about L.A. is the traffic.

[Frederic Vial]

Hello everyone,

I'm a 7th grade history teacher with the LA Unified School District.  I'm looking forward to participating in the seminar and getting to know everyone.  Cheers!

Frederic Vial

[clay dube]

Hi Everyone, Delighted to read about you folks. Thank you all for joining the seminar. We have some returnees, but most participants are coming to the USC U.S.-China Institute for the first time. We believe you'll have a great experience and will leave with some ideas to use with your own students.

I am a historian and have taught in the US and China for a long time and at various levels. My favorite activities involve exploring small towns and big cities, taking photos, watching movies and reading. I've worked with Catherine for quite some time. Over the course of the seminar, you'll also meet other USCI staffers Venus Jones and Craig Stubing. Don't hesitate to ask any of us questions.

Have you joined the Teaching about Asia Facebook group yet? What's holding you back? Terrific content at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachingaboutasia/ 

 

[David Ojeda]

Hello!

I'm David Ojeda, and I teach 6th-grade English, Social Studies, and an Art elective at Thomas Starr King MS in Los Feliz. This will be my first seminar with the USC U.S.-China Institute. I look forward to the next five days!

[Scott Craig]

I'm looking forward to another fun and informative seminar. I'm glad you won't have to deal with LA traffic. I'm curious to see how it will be getting there in the morning!

[Gerlinde Goschi]

Hello everyone!

I enjoyed reading about all of you and what a wonderful group of colleagues I'll have the privilege to learn from and with this week! 

My name is Gerlinde O'Neill and I am very grateful and excited to be back at the USC US-China Institute for another seminar.  I recognize many of my classmates from previous seminars and I am eager to reconnect with you and to make new friends as well!

I am a first grade teacher at a German Immersion and an International Baccalaureate school within the LAUSD named Goethe International Charter School.  Once a week I also teach an alumni German language course in the afternoon to grades 7-10.  Recently I became a German language teacher at the Goethe Institute of Los Angeles where I'll be teaching adult classes on the weekends.  I love keeping busy and learning. I am very much looking forward to this seminar and to the great sessions Catherine and Dr. Dube have planned for us!  

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