This week I finished teaching a seminar on teaching English to junior high school teachers in Saitama. This week it was in the distant Fukaya, the charming station is pictured above. The week before it was located near at two colleges, one in Soka city, whcih is next to Koshigaya where I used to live while on the JET Program. The other day was actually at Bunkyo Univeristy in Koshigaya. Just being there was a bit nostalgic, since I used to learn Japanse there in the evenings.
I wondered if I would meet any teachers I used to know while on the JET Program. One of the main organizers was Mr. Kanno, my old superrvisor from Koshigaya. He was assited by some of my other old supervisors Mr. Takashima, Mr. Onishi, and Mr. Ohmiya. It was nice to see them all again. I also ran into two teachers that I used to teach with at my last school, Osagami Jr. High School.
The teachers were great, but the pay wasn't all that, if you factor in travel time, preparation, and student evaluations. I don't think I'll teach it next year.
Monday I return to Seattle/Spokane for a wedding and to see family and friends. I'll be there for 19 days, so I'll try to do some weblogs updates from there as well.
Hi Pat,
I like you blog. It's like reading your personal journal. I've passed the URL around and asked a few people to drop by.
It's been hot, wet and humid in Tokyo. Hope Seattle is more pleasant for you.
See you soon
Cheers
Lucy
Posted by: Lucy | August 21, 2003 at 06:01 PM
Hey Lucy,
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying my blog. I'll put you on the update list. It's hot here in Spokane, but cool in the shade, so it's much more comfortable than I imagine Tokyo is now. Seattle will be even cooler. AnywayI'll see you in September when I get back. Later,
Pat
Posted by: MC | August 22, 2003 at 01:53 AM