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	Fabien Delonnay *France* *Primary – Private French-Immersion School* In 2010 Fabien returned to the US for his second J-1 visa term, after teaching French in Helsinki, Finland. See his interesting dialogue comparing his teaching experiences in international and immersion schools in India, Finland, Oman, Syria, and the US. Click on his photo to access the 9-minute video.
	Ruihong Ge *China* *High School – Public School Chinese teacher* Known as Grace to her students, she was beloved by the community of both the middle and high schools where she taught in central Washington, DC, winning awards for her students plus free trips to China for both students and staff for three consecutive years. Click on her photo for a fascinating photo-journey of her positive influence on US education.
	Ulrich Kolbe *Germany* *High School German* Uli Kolbe's teaching video: http://youtu.be/m-YZeJspzf8 Uli has taught German in Texas and Pennsylvania. He describes the relationship with schools and sponsors, faculty, students and parents and compares different regions of the US and types of activities offered. He is an award-winning linguist and translator with twenty-five years' teaching experience. Uli translated a section of J1 Visa Uncloaked--Complete Cultural Training guide available on Amazon.com.
	Janine Weers *Germany* *German – German Immersion School – California* Article on outside work opportunities and parameters under J-1 visa status Janine previously worked in a different J-1 visa category. After returning to the US, she was asked to be an advisor on a part-time basis up to 10 additional hours per week allowed by CHF. Click on photo to read her story giving an excellent example of how teachers in J-1 status can also serve the community and further fulfill the State Department Exchange Visitor mission and purpose.
	Ramez Malek *Egypt* *Physics Teacher – College Prep Charter School* Ramez studied mechanical engineering at the American University in Cairo. After working for 7 or 8 years as an engineer, he switched to the teaching profession because he wanted to do something more useful for society. He now teaches Physics at a College Prep Charter school in the West.
	Eloise Engel *Switzerland* *German Immersion* - International School Taught first-grade German in an international school. Eloise is fluent in several languages. She offers a fascinating look at how a foreign exchange teacher is able to assimilate comfortably into American culture, then bring back a more accurate view of life in America and the US education system. Click on photo for her articulate essay.
	John Bradfield New Zealand High School Baccalaureate - Boarding School John Bradfield began teaching Baccalaureate Math at a large boarding school for girls. It was his first experience teaching outside of his native New Zealand, and the CHF teacher exchange enabled him to come with his family to live in America. Previously he was a professional sheep shearer growing up on his family's farm in New Zealand. After only two years at the school, his infectious personality and intelligence won him a promotion to Dean of Education.
	Maria Carmen Triola Italy Charter School - Elementary and Secondary Italian Maria Triola teaches a sequential k-12 curriculum for an advanced and updated approach to the teaching of Italian language and culture. Click on photo to read her letter to the Cambridge community.
	Zhiming Wang *Chinese version - click here* China Sister City Program - Mandarin and Chinese culture Zhiming Wang, a university professor in China, shares his experience to help future teachers who apply to obtain a J-1 visa through the Cordell Hull Foundation (CHF). Also, you will find several photos chronicling his winter outdoor activities during his teaching days in the U.S. Northeast - in English.
	Celine Garnier France High-School French Celine began her experience in the U.S. teaching French in two NY State high schools. Though the school district tried to persuade her to return, she opted to go to Ecuador to teach in a university. She is fluent in Spanish as well as English. After a year in Ecuador, she moved to Canada, bore two children, and has returned to France to complete her PhD in instructional technology.
	Andre Sockmack Cameroon French-Immersion Charter School Third Grade Andre Sockmack inspires his students to be better citizens while teaching in his native language, French. He completed his Masters degree in Education while under sponsorship of CHF's teacher exchange program.
	Keiko Mitsugi Japan Sister City Public School CHF was requested by a Congressman to assist with Keiko Mitsugi's Sister-City exchange. She dedicates considerable care and attention to creating educational exchange opportunities for American students and teachers to visit Japan each year.
	Zhiming Wang China Mandarin and Chinese culture Essay: My Terrific School in Maine! Click on second photo of Zhiming Wang at left for detailed description of his four-month sister-city exchange and the his vivid description of professional, sports and cultural experiences in a very welcoming Maine town.
	Angela Watson *Australia* *High School* Angela Watson teaches History and Geography in a Seattle high school. Every year she creates a unit on Cordell Hull and his influence during World War II that helped inspire his Nobel Peace Prize Award in 1945 as "Father of the UN."
	Romildo Ghezzi *Peru / Canada* *Spanish Immersion/ESL - High School* A talented linguist, Romildo Ghezzi is fluent in French, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese, plus English and Spanish. In the U.S. he taught in a public Spanish-Immersion Middle School. He has visited CHF's Spanish programs in Oregon and Michigan, observing and interviewing bilingual Spanish teachers.
	Dolly Morantes *Colombia* *Spanish Immersion - Public Elementary School Intern* Dolly Morantes completed her internship in H-3 Visa status sponsored by CHF. She shared the rich culture and heritage of Colombia with her U.S. students. While in the U.S., she attended St. Thomas University where she took classes in English, Sociology, and Children's Literacy.
	Christophe Chanrion *France* *French Immersion - High School Intern* Christophe Chanrion completed his internship in H-3 Visa status in CHF's French intern program. A great communicator, he came to the US with minimal fluency in English. After interning for one year, he learned to speak English so well that he managed to land a teaching job in England for six years. Now he has moved to the United Arab Emirates to teach in an International School.
	Wu You China New England Boarding School - Mandarin Wu You worked in Connecticut as part of the Start-Talk Program. Click on Photo at left for a narrative and pictures depicting her experiences teaching Mandarin to U.S. students.
	Luis Tejada *Spain* *Middle West Public High School - Spanish* Would like to underline how positive my year of J-1 teacher exchange in the US has been. I have fallen in love with this country, its people and its culture. The high school was a wonderful place to teach (and grow professionally), with a very professional staff and brilliant students. Everyone assisted me beyond the required at all times. I am grateful for having had the chance to come and teach in the US.