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January 2020: Travis Frank
January 2020 This month's voice: "Multiplicity" by Travis Frank Introduction When Travis Frank presented a plenary session on diversity at KOTESOL’s 2019 Team-Building and Connections Day, I was impressed by how nuanced, thorough, and thoughtful his presentation was....Basic page KOTESOL Voices January 5, 2020
February 2020: Maria Lisak
February 2020 This month's voice: "Grokking Myself" by Maria Lisak Introduction When I first met Maria Lisak, she was giving a workshop at a KOTESOL conference. I remember being impressed (and, to be candid, a little intimidated) by her energy, professionalism,...Basic page KOTESOL Voices February 8, 2020
March 2020: James G. Rush II
March 2020 This month's voice: "Our VOCAtion, Voices in Harmony" by James G. Rush II Introduction By Travis Frank Chair, KOTESOL Diversity Committee James has got one of those smiles that will make you feel like you’ve known him for ages, even when you know full well...Basic page KOTESOL Voices March 1, 2020
April 2020: Sunil Mahtani
April 2020 This month's voice: Sunil Mathani, "Once Upon a Time..." Introduction By Travis Frank Chair, KOTESOL Diversity Committee What can I tell you about Sunil Mathani that you might not already know? When trying to introduce a man who is so active in the...Basic page KOTESOL Voices March 30, 2020
May 2020: Kristy Dolson
May 2020 This month's voice: Kristy Dolson, "Teaching in a Time of Crisis" Introduction By Lindsay Herron KOTESOL President I have had the pleasure of knowing Kristy Dolson since she came to her first Gwangju-Jeonnam chapter workshop years ago. I should have...Basic page KOTESOL Voices May 1, 2020
June 2020: Lucinda Estrada
June 2020 This month's voice: Lucinda Estrada, "The Narrators' Voices" Introduction By Travis Frank Co-editor, KOTESOL Voices The circumstances under which I met Lucinda Estrada were—surprise, surprise—virtual. Given the fact that it is very ill-advised for...Basic page KOTESOL Voices May 29, 2020
July 2020: Matkhiya Usmonova
July 2020 This month's voice: Matkhiya Usmonova, "Celebration of Eid al-Adha in Uzbekistan" Introduction By Lindsay Herron Co-editor, KOTESOL Voices When we created KOTESOL Voices, we wanted to showcase the manifold diverse voices in KOTESOL—the...Basic page KOTESOL Voices June 27, 2020
August 2020: Elexis Nelson
August 2020 This month's voice: Elexis Nelson, "Teaching in the Wake of Social Injustice" Introduction By Lindsay Herron Co-editor, KOTESOL Voices I've been very proud over the past few years to see KOTESOL's growth as an organization dedicated to inclusion, equity,...Basic page KOTESOL Voices July 28, 2020
September 2020: Kara Waggoner
September 2020 This month's voice: Kara Waggoner, "The Right to Diverse Views" Introduction By Lindsay Herron Co-editor, KOTESOL Voices Even if you haven't met Kara Waggoner, you almost certainly have seen the results of her labor! From her work on the Seoul Chapter...Basic page KOTESOL Voices August 12, 2020
October 2020: Michael Free
October 2020 This month's voice: Michael Free, "On the Value of Empathy" Introduction By Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices When I approached 2020 KOTESOL International Conference Chair Michael Free about writing for KOTESOL Voices, I specifically chose the month of...Basic page KOTESOL Voices October 1, 2020
November 2020: Virginia Hanslien
November 2020 This month's voice: Virginia Hanslien, "On Gratitude" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices Every time I've had the pleasure of speaking with Virginia Hanslien, she has struck me as someone who seems to handle the exigencies of life with...Basic page KOTESOL Voices October 28, 2020
December 2020: Luis Caballero
December 2020 This month's voice: Luis R. Caballero, "Get Out and Go for It! Pathways Beyond Korea" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices When Luis Caballero told me last year that he was moving back to the U.S., I was incredibly conflicted. On the one...Basic page KOTESOL Voices December 11, 2020
January 2021: Anika Casem
January 2021 This month's voice: Anika Casem, "What's Your New Year's Resolution?" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices I've never been a fan of New Year's resolutions, personally. I think I've always been bothered by the implication that self-...Basic page KOTESOL Voices December 30, 2020
February 2021: Kara Mac Donald
February 2021 This month's voice: Kara Mac Donald, "Belonging and Identity: The Value of Academic Association Membership" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices For me, the name Kara Mac Donald is synonymous with professional development and the mantra of...Basic page KOTESOL Voices February 7, 2021
March 2021: Lim Jia Lih
March 2021 This month's voice: Lim Jia Lih, "Future-Proof Skills for My Rural Pupils" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices I am always delighted when we can share the insights and perspectives of our international members--and I was doubly delighted...Basic page KOTESOL Voices March 5, 2021
April 2021: Pinar Sekmen
April 2021 This month's voice: Pinar Sekmen, "Does the Human Touch Approve of the Digital Touch Today?" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices At the 2021 KOTESOL International Conference in February, I had the good fortune of meeting, via Zoom and Discord...Basic page KOTESOL Voices April 4, 2021
May 2021: Francesca Mazzucato
May 2021 This month's voice: Francesca Mazzucato, "From Italy to KOTESOL: A Story of Collage and Passion" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices When I looked at the program for the 2021 KOTESOL International Conference, I was impressed by the plethora of...Basic page KOTESOL Voices May 1, 2021
June 2021: Jared McKee
June 2021 This month’s voice: Jared McKee, “Departure from Korea: A Journey in Healing and Wellness” Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices Many KOTESOL Voices pieces are deeply moving and memorable, but I think this might be the first one that...Basic page KOTESOL Voices May 31, 2021
July 2021: Kara Waggoner
July 2021 This month's voice: Kara Waggoner, "Into the Thick of It" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices Earlier this month, KOTESOL lost an outstanding leader/member when Kara Waggoner repatriated back to the United States. In this month's...Basic page KOTESOL Voices July 18, 2021
September 2021: Wayne Finley
September 2021 This month's voice: Wayne Finley "A Korean Birthing Story" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices If you've been around KOTESOL in the past several years, you definitely know this month's voice, Wayne Finley. Perhaps you've noticed his...Basic page KOTESOL Voices August 30, 2021
October 2021: Kirsten Razzaq
October 2021 This month's voice: Kirsten Razzaq, "Collaboration in the Classroom" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices For the past several months, I've had the pleasure of working with the positive, upbeat dynamo Kirsten Razzaq on Reel to Real: 2021 Film...Basic page KOTESOL Voices September 30, 2021
November 2021: David Shaffer
November 2021 This month's voice David Shaffer, "Two Score and Ten: Flashbacks on Korea" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices If you've spent any time at KOTESOL events, you're probably familiar with one of the organization's first (and most active)...Basic page KOTESOL Voices November 5, 2021
December 2021: Melvin Dixon
December 2021 This month's voice: Melvin Dixon, Lessons in Mud Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices This month, KOTESOL Voices is delighted to share the perspectives of long-time Seoul Chapter member Melvin Dixon! His beautifully crafted piece below...Basic page KOTESOL Voices November 23, 2021
January 2022: Sydney Lee
January 2022 This month's voice: Sydney Lee, "Finding Balance" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices The past couple of years have been challenging for everyone; and as 2022 rolls around, I suspect many of us are taking stock of the past as we contemplate...Basic page KOTESOL Voices December 29, 2021
February 2022: Gregory S. Lewis
February 2022 This month's voice: Gregory S. Lewis, "What-Ifs" Introduction Lindsay Herron Editor, KOTESOL Voices I love stories involving alternate timelines and time-loops—narratives that explore how minor deviations from an initial path can lead to different...Basic page KOTESOL Voices January 29, 2022