Here are just a few of the passionate individuals who have enriched the kids education at AKERA:
Yiyuan Pan(Iris) – Former Innovative Teacher of the Body using Crafts and Art and now a graduate student
at Boston College. She’s currently working on the severe multiple disabilities program (deaf-blind, autism, cerebral palsy) at Boston College as of 2014.
Antoine Kajangwe – Antoine was a lead teacher. He was History major with a double minor in Political science and general business at O.C. Originally from Kigali, Rwanda, he has served as the Phi Alpha Theta Tau Sigma Chapter Vice President from 2011 to 2012, He is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha-Political Science Honors Society and received an Outstanding Delegate Award at the Southwest Model Arab League in the Spring of 2012. Antoine served as the social service club Sigma Chi Sigma’s Vice President in 2011-2012, and participated in the Summer Internship Program with the New York County District Attorney’s Office from June through August 2012. Experience He is currently a Youth Empowerment Project Officer for Imbuto Foundation in Kigali, Rwanda
Allen Jenkins is now full-time as at University of Central Oklahoma a Student Success Coach. Allen develops materials relevant to students, alumni, and/or donors such as (but not limited to) updating websites, creating brochures, press releases, or newsletters
Maeghan Hover – Maeghan is a recent graduate in 2014 from the creative writing student at University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). She has worked at Tate Publishing and is a certified teacher in the Oklahoma City System.
Here’s from one former teacher from our group about their experience:
Dear Professor Wu,
How are you?
I am delighted to tell you that I received the offer of Boston College which comprised of a stipend and a tuition scholarship. I’m just writing to thank you that the recommendation letter you wrote might help me a lot to get the scholarship. More importantly, your acquisitive attitude of pursuing knowledge also encourages me in many ways. I truly appreciate it.
I am committed to study the special education and to participate in different programs and researches. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help in the future.
Please convey my thanks to all the staff in AKERA, they certainly did an excellent job and taught me a lot.
Yiyuan Pan (Iris)
Teachers Roles that they have had:
1) Assistant to Teacher – This position is for beginner teachers with limited experience (but that still want to learn and progress toward being the goals of the Junior and Lead Teacher). prepare materials… short periods of time may teach under supervision. Get’s feedback from Teachers/Lead Teachers and Parents which is a great opportunity.
2) Teacher – Can almost lead session with less direction. Exhibits independent and critical thinking and at least a high level of 2 of the 3 major goals (Engagement, Reflective and Intuitive skills). May receive feedback. Participates in Curriculum Meeting. Participates in Curriculum Meeting with Parents and Kids and other Teachers.
3) Lead Teacher – Develops Curriculum, Creates Stories, Engaged,Reflective and Intuitive about teaching. Can develop curriculum independently (usually this class is for certified teachers). Does not require significant direction from other members as they typically seek out feedback on their own. Participates in Curriculum Meeting with Parents and Kids and other Teachers.