Japanese Teachers Visit Camp Meeker

After a tour of Washington D.C. and S.F., five elementary school teachers from Hiroshima, Japan, came to our area for a five day visit. Why? I was nominated for and awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to Japan. I will be joined by my colleage Jim McElroy who also teaches at Tomales Elementary School. This is a Master Teacher Program that  

is based on connecting students internationally through science and technology. As a part of this “teaching exchange,” the Japanese came to visit our school and meet our students; and in return, we will spend 6 weeks this summer getting to know Japanese culture and their schools in Hiroshima (a city dedicated to the undersatanding of peace).

The Japanese visitors loved our area and commented over and over “this is paradise” when visiting our home in Camp Meeker. They were very interested in our local history and even enjoyed a tour of Saint Dorothy’s Rest, thanks to Mark Farmer. A good time had by all. Next school year we will be creating an exchange website that anybody can visit if interested! Josh Risley (874 - 9918)