Teaching In China

Hello Everyone,
If you have come to this page then must be at least slightly interested in my exploration and experiences in China. This opportunity has been provided to me, and my fellow participants by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, if you are interested in learning more please do not hesitate to look at some of the amazing work this organization is doing. I am participating in the NCUSCR's Teacher Exchange Program which has been sending K-12 educators to china since 1996. Please enjoy my PG-13 Chinese exploits.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Merry Christmas!!!

Nimon Hao

     So every year Er Wai does a Christmas performance, the students and staff show off some of their talents.
The anxious crowd

Ribbon Dancing

The School Choir

These students performed a very entertaining play... I didn't have a clue what they were saying, but the crowed sure enjoyed it.


Be sure to check out the video below

One of the few English performances, these kids sang Taylor Swift song

and then... unfortunately... a Justin Bieber song, sooooo....

Then it was the teachers turn

These lovely English teachers dances to "Nobody"

Check out the Video below

This guy played the according, and it was pretty awesome... never really thought I'd say that...

These girls are waiting for their turn

Dueling Violins

They were kind of like the Backstreet Boys... But with actual singing talent

And they can dance!


This traditional Chinese dance was pretty impressive


Teh show was wrapped up with Teaching Staff Cheerleaders

Here are some students demonstrating Wushu

Some Junior 3 students showing a less traditional dance.

Here are my colleagues, (Li, Jing, Amy, Barbra, Zhong Li, and Catherine)
practiced for weeks and the kids loved it.

     Now what is missing from this post is the necessary evidence of my amazing performance as Santa Claus.  As far as I know, there really aren't any pictures... so sad... Well Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone back home.

Zaijian!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Sights and Smells of Luoyang

Nimon Hao!

Which One it Not Like The Other?

Who new that steamed Rice would smell so enticing

Pet or Meal... All a matter of time
Definitely going to be lunch...

Hard not to be attracted to a giant flame!

especially one that results in such tasty fried baozi

Everybody's gotta work, this kid stokes the forge while his mom makes the candy

The small tributary near school is lined with private gardens worked by the near by neighborhoods
Always good advise...

Burning is a Chinese National pass time; Here they are burning money for their ancestors

Burned Cornstalks, even though

A healthy mix of cornstalks and trash.... stinky

This is one way to get rid of your trash

Not done burning

This'll get burned eventually, but until then it just stinks of trash...


Zaijian