Teaching 5th & 6th Graders about the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Sitting in a conference room at the Great Roots Resort in Taipei for the Fulbright Taiwan 2016-17 Midyear Conference this past January, I...
60th Anniversary Celebration of Education Exchange
Last week, I had the privilege to participate in Fulbright Taiwan’s 60th Anniversary celebration in Taipei, which consisted of a Gala...
Egg Tarts and Lavender Cottage
Two weeks ago, I met up with some of the ETAs to make egg tarts at Willie and I’s apartment. We were happy to have visitors and the smell...
Huludun's 20th Anniversary Extravaganza!
Two Fridays ago, Huludun celebrated its 20th anniversary with a series of performances and a “garden party.” Students danced, played...
Teaching Observation @ Huludun
Last week, I had my second (and final) teaching observation at Huludun Elementary School. Teaching observations occur once per semester,...
A Festive St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Last week, Joanna and I celebrated St. Patrick's Day with our 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Huludun Elementary School. In all of...
Valentines, Danish Pleated Hearts, & BINGO!
Yesterday was my first day back to school following the 3 week-long winter vacation (which takes place a lot later than winter break in...
Merry Christmas, Fuchuen!
This past Monday and Tuesday, I celebrated Christmas with my students at Fuchuen Elementary School. Initially, Nana and I planned on...
English Story-Telling Competition
A few weeks ago, on December 9th, the day of the English Story-Telling Competition finally arrived. This year's English Story-Telling...
感恩節快樂 (Happy Thanksgiving!)
Thanksgiving flew by this year with a Fulbright dinner in Taipei and a slew of Thanksgiving-themed arts & crafts at Huludun Elementary...
