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My name is Harue Sakuma, teaching Japanese and Economics at Torrance High School. I am currently teaching with using Thematic Unit approach re the 4 Chinese philosophers and have students to trace any of their influences in East Asian folktales, dramas, TV news, anime, Japanese behaviors, etc. This student presentation came out much better than I thought. We ended up analyzing Japanese 'Momotaro' folktale using Daoism, Yin-Yang 5 phases. I am so excited to learn more about ancient China their belief systems this summer and to see CHINA. . . all I have heard for real.

Looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday!

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Greetings!

I’m Gustavo Lopez and I am currently teaching six sections of 11th grade U.S. History at West Adams Preparatory High School. In the past, I have also taught 10th grade World History, African American History, Mexican American History, and Life Skills. I am extraordinary excited about this learning opportunity and look forward to bouncing and sharing ideas with all.

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Hi Everyone!
I am Sally Ashton and I teach US History, Government/Economics, and Geography at Panorama High School in the LAUSD (San Fernando Valley). I am so looking forward to this trip as I will be able to put first hand experiences into my classroom.

See you all on Saturday!

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My name is Aileen Level, and I teach at Yavneh Academy in Hancock Park. It's a small religious school with a very tight-knit community. I teach all the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies classes. (Boys and girls are in separate classes.) I'm thrilled about going to China/Taiwan this summer. I was in China/Hong Kong in 2001, and there has been so much development since then that I am eager to see the changes. Being able to provide first-hand descriptions of the places we study enriches my curriculum and makes everything seem much more "real" to my students.

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My name is Robin Fontana. I teach 7th grade history at La Reina High School in Thousand Oaks. La Reina is a small, private, all-girls 7-12. I am very excited about going to China and Taiwan this summer. When I told my students I was applying for this study tour, they were very excited for me. I can't wait to tell them that I was selected (we are currently still on Easter break). I am so looking forward to learning first-hand about China and sharing that info with my students and colleagues.

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Greetings Classmates! My name is Rudy Meza and I am thrilled to be joining all of you on this educational experience of a lifetime. I am currently teaching at Nightingale Middle School in the Los Angeles Unified School District. I recently traveled to China (Beijing, Wuhan, and Chongqing) as part of a U.S. Delegation of 400 administrators, teachers, and elected officials. What an experience! I am fascinated with China's history, recent developments, and growing involvement in global affairs. I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you as we prepare for this fabulous journey.

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My name is Steven Traylor and I teach five sections of U.S. History at West Adams Preparatory High School in Los Angeles. I'm really looking forward to the study tour, which I view as an extension of the East Asia seminar. I hope to increase my working knowledge of China and East Asia while enjoying all the splendors that Asia has to offer.

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Hi all! My name is Eduardo (Eddie) Lopez and I have been teaching for seven years at Theodore Roosevelt High School located in East Los Angeles. I am currently teaching U.S. History, A.P. U.S. history, and International Law. I'm looking forward to the experience of traveling through China for the first time and the engaging conversations we will all have in formal and informal settings. I'm also excited to take from this trip ideas to embed in my classroom curriculum.

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I am Joe Darrough, from Escondido Charter High School. I teach all technology, from digital photography, digital video, graphic design, core computers and now my new pilot class international leadership.

My international leadership class and I just got back from shanghai china. We had a fantastic time the kids were responsible for each 1 of there days of the trip and we met was a very impressive people.

Thank you for building this android interface I can now access the form sites from my android thank you thank you thank you
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Hi, we are about to break for dinner and I just wanted to say how excited I am to be part of this study tour. I apologize for not being in attendance this morning, as I was flying back from a funeral in Oregon . I look forward to sharing and learning more online in this forum and especially on our trip.

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Hi, I'm Mary Fraser. I teach 6th grade Ancient Civ. and English at Emerson Middle School. I am so excited about our upcoming tour to China. I really enjoyed yesterday's marathon seminar. We all got to meet each other and find out all the specifics (as much as is known so far) about our trip. What a great bunch of people to travel with! I'm very happy! I've been online looking for lightweight backpacks, and gear.

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Catherine Cable. I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be a part of this study tour. I teach Special Education at Chaparral Middle School. My subjects are usually 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade History and Language Arts. I can't wait to get first-hand experience with all that China/Taiwan has to offer to develop exciting lessons!

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Hi Mary,

Let me know if you find a good deal on lightweight backpacks/gear.

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Greetings classmates,
My name is Rudy Meza and I am so excited and honored to be part of this exceptional study group. I spent 2 years teaching ancient civilization at Clinton Middle School in South Los Angeles, and I am now at Nightingale Middle School near Dodger Stadium. I recently traveled to China as part of a U.S. Delegation of 400 teachers, administrators and elected officials, sponsored by the College Board and Hanban. We visited middle and high schools as well as Peking University in Beijing. We also visited numerous historical sites and were invited guests for a special presentation at the Great Hall of the People. I encourage all of you to apply for this program called the U.S. Chinese Bridge Delegation found on the College Board web site. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance completing the application. My students have greatly benefited from this experience!

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Hello all!

My name is Benjamin De Leon and here is a little bit about me:

• I currently teach Modern World History and Honors Modern World History at West Adams Preparatory High School in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles (in between Koreatown and South Los Angeles). In the past, I have taught Government/Economics, U.S. History, and three electives: Business Management/Entrepreneurial Studies, Sociology, and Media Studies.

• I am very excited about this study tour and feel honored to have been accepted. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled around Asia. A couple of years ago I traveled to Korea on a study trip through the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Korea Foundation. When the program ended, I extended my stay in Asia for an extra week and half, hopping on over to Japan. This past summer I traveled to the Philippines and Thailand, and over the Thanksgiving recess, I traveled to Beijing for the very first time. Each of these trips and experiences have been utterly incredible and have added to my life - both personally and professionally - in so many ways. I hope to learn much on this trip and get to know the countries and their vivid histories intimately. Furthermore, I plan to bring back to my classroom all of the new information and knowledge gained.

It really is nice meeting you all... See you at the airport!!

Cheers!

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