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[Anonymous]

Mike Lloyd. I teach 8th grade US History at South Gate Middle School. I'm taking this course for many reasons: free salary points, are you kidding?; it's about Asia and I like that because I lived in Japan for a few years and my wife's family is there which keeps our family very much connected to all things Japanese; and it should give me some ideas to use in the classroom.

[Anonymous]

Hi, Miranda, This is Curt Hartman. I have been teaching for 23 years in L.A.U.S.D. and currently teach at Hamilton High School. I enrolled in the seminar because I am interested in learning more about East Asia and am always looking for ways to add multicultural literature to my curriculm. I like to include historical, cultural, and social contexts to the literature I teach. The readings on Asian literature, history, and philosophy look very intriguing.

[Anonymous]

Miranda,
I have a multi-subject credential so I can really teach all subjects. I have been assigned to teach math and science. All my career, as a public school teacher, I have taught sixth grade.
I have taught English three times in China during summer breaks. I also work a lot with Koreans in the Koreatown region of L.A. I feel compelled to learn more about China, in particular and other Asian countries, in general.
Some of this material can be used in sixth rade science: Earth Science. Other points can be used to cultural awareness. It would be a big stretch to use it as literary device given the curriculum I am assigned. You never KNOW!!!
This is going to be great. I hope that I can keep up.

Sharron<><

[Anonymous]

My name is Cheryl Watson. I currently teach Business Education at Peary Middle School to middle school students in grades 7 and 8.
I am taking this seminar because I am interested in learning about Asia and its people.

[Anonymous]

Hi,
My name is Josef Aaron Davidman. I am an English/Language Arts teacher at Hamilton Senior High School and I'm participating in this seminar becasue I'm always looking for more ways to teach with a multicultural perspective. I think my students will love learning about East Asian art, culture and literature. Thanks.

P.S. My avatar is of Han Fei Zi because I think he looks a little like me and he is my favorite Legalist. [Edit by="jdavidman on Jun 28, 8:10:00 PM"][/Edit]

[Anonymous]

Hello Everyone,

I am Josephine Cheng. I am currently teaching 7th grade Mathematics and an Intro Mandarin class at Horace Mann Middle School.

I was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to California when I was 15 years old. Although I am familiar with the Chinese culture, I don't know much about the history of Asia. I sometimes feel embarrassed because some people know more than me. Also, I want to deliver more aspects of China to my students through this seminar.

See all of you again soon

[Anonymous]

Hola folks. My name is Josefina Kasuyama and I teach English at Carson High School. I currently teach grades 9 & 10, but have taught 11 & 12 as well. I'm taking an AP training course this spring in hopes of teaching AP in the fall. I am taking this class to expand my knowledge base re: Asia, and hopefully find some knew resources for Asian literature.

[Anonymous]

My name is Gary Goldstein. I teach 7th grade history and English at Mt. Gleason MS. I heard about the seminar from a colleague and am very happy I signed up. It makes Tuesdays in LAUSD bearable.

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