Jan Jensen
Jan Jensen
Jan Lars Jensenis a Canadian Science fiction writer...
beginning envelope filled hope large letters manila ongoing received returned several written
After I returned to school, we received a large manila envelope filled with letters written back to several of our students. I hope it is the beginning of an ongoing pen-pal relationship.
classroom hard
It's kind of hard when you haven't been there yet. It makes you think about how to use your classroom and community.
felt sports support
He wanted all sports to be successful. We just felt his support was unwavering.
beautiful elementary middle rural schools
It was a beautiful area. We got more of a rural feel. Their elementary and middle schools were just beautiful.
impressed self
I was very impressed by that. They were just very self-disciplined.
art culture focus
There's a focus in art education. Art is really part of the culture of Japan.
pride school
They take pride in the way their school looks. There is no graffiti.
home living spend weekend
We also got to spend a weekend living in a home with a family.
adding bring students teachers
What better way than to bring teachers to Japan, give them experiences interacting with students and teachers and the community, and adding a little sightseeing?