As I reflect over the past and the many events which led me to this place in my life, I am amazed at how all things work together for good. As an educator, I have worked with pre-school children, primary children and middle-school (junior high) children. As a professor of education at Huntington University, I currently work with students who are preparing to become professional educators. Throughout my career, I have nurtured my passion for education by adding areas of expertise and increasing existing knowledge when possible. My latest course addition at Huntington University is Elementary and Middle School Language Arts, which has renewed my interest in current research in the field of language development and has given me opportunity to review the latest methodologies for language instruction, including teaching English to speakers of other languages. What a wonderful opportunity I now have to share my training and expertise with participants in the intensive English language workshop in Zhuhai City.
In addition to the professional opportunities presented, I am excited about the chance to meet and become friends with those I encounter in China. Over 16 years ago, Scott (my husband) and I participated in the International Host Program at the University of Kentucky, USA. We were matched with a young couple from China, who soon became treasured friends. The following year, we were introduced to a young woman from Hong Kong, who also became a very special part of our lives. Now, many years later, we remain friends with Tao Shi, Chen Gang and Tam Sau Ming. We've all had children and view each other as extended family. More recently, I have become friends with a visiting student from China. My love for these wonderful people and my interest in the culture from which they came, make this opportunity very special. I hope to make many new friends while I visit China and look forward to learning more about the home of those I have already grown to love.
In addition to the professional opportunities presented, I am excited about the chance to meet and become friends with those I encounter in China. Over 16 years ago, Scott (my husband) and I participated in the International Host Program at the University of Kentucky, USA. We were matched with a young couple from China, who soon became treasured friends. The following year, we were introduced to a young woman from Hong Kong, who also became a very special part of our lives. Now, many years later, we remain friends with Tao Shi, Chen Gang and Tam Sau Ming. We've all had children and view each other as extended family. More recently, I have become friends with a visiting student from China. My love for these wonderful people and my interest in the culture from which they came, make this opportunity very special. I hope to make many new friends while I visit China and look forward to learning more about the home of those I have already grown to love.
