NABE Conference Meaningful

The 52nd National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference in Portland, Oregon was indeed meaningful!  Being able to conduct my literacy presentation & represent UOG’s School of Education was truly an honor.  We were also in the midst of Portland’s second-worst recorded snowstorm in history!  I was freezing every single day!  Nevertheless, I also had the opportunity to connect with and debrief daily with my fellow Guam educators & friends.  We look forward to bringing back what we’ve learned to empower our students, and more!  Si Yu’os Ma’åse’, and enjoy the following snapshots!

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs Easter Saturday Story Hour - April 1

Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🐇📚🐣😀

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs CHamoru Saturday Story Hour - March 4

Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🌴📚😀

February 2023 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

Click here to view the February 2023 Guam Council ILA newsletter.         

Cultural Sensitivity Workshop Meaningful!

Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to Drs. Mary Hattori and James Viernes for presenting meaningful cultural sensitivity training this past week!  There's no doubt that it's essential to build a bridge between one's cultural practices and professional support services to multicultural student populations.

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs Valentine's Saturday Story Hour - Feb. 4

Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁❤️📚😀

Sharing Dr. Dar's Congratulatory Message 🎓 ❤️

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to all my family and friends for their kind words and best wishes for passing my final dissertation defense!  This is my last doctoral journey! 😜 In particular, I'd like to share Dr. Darlene "Dar" Roberto's meaningful congratulatory message!  See above.  She is absolutely creative!  🎓 ❤️ 🎉

My last doctoral journey

 I'm happy to say that I passed my final dissertation defense for Philippine Women’s University for my Ph.D. in Educational Management.  😀  Trust me, this is my last doctoral journey! 🤪

RIP Primo John

I recently learned that my first cousin, John Naputi, passed away. 😢  He was called to eternal rest at such a young age.  Although we are sad that he has left this Earth, we are comforted in knowing that he is in a grander place in heaven above.

Biba Anu Nuebu! ~ Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2023 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - English
Biba Añu Nuebu! – CHamoru
Feliz Año Nuevo! – Spanish
Peren En Parakapw! – Pohnpeian
Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layúi Luugh me raagh féé! – Carolinian

Engan ke ya sasu! - Kosraean

Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal! – Marshallese

Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo – Chuukese

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu – Japanese

Ungil Beches Er Rak! – Palauan

Selsalan Ebéach e duw! – Yapese

Maligayang Bagong Taon – Tagalog

Hauoli Makahiki Hou – Hawaiian

Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo! – Korean

Gung Hay Fat Choy – Chinese

Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan! – Vietnamese

Filis Pasgua yan Biba Anu Nuebu!

Have a blessed Christmas & Happy New Year filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Neni Glenn's First Christmas Performance

Kudos to my adorable 'lil neni Glenn for doing wonderful in his first Christmas performance on December 17, 2022, at the Agana Shopping Center! Hu guiaya hao! 🎄🥰🎁

 

UOG-SOE Reading Cohort - Fall 2022

Dr. Stoicovy and I are very proud of our Reading Cohort graduating this fall.  Although some of our students from Pohnpei and Chuuk could not make it to the SOE Convocation at the University of Guam, they were with us in spirit.  Congratulations, Reading Cohort!  We know you will continue to do great things in our community!

UOG School of Education Reading Cohort - Fall 2022

FSO-VE Appointment

It is an honor to be appointed as the FSO-VE. I aim to continue oversee and coordinate our Guam Flotilla Vessel Safety Check Program to ensure that we strengthen our RBS mission!

FSO-PV Appointment

It is an honor to be appointed as the FSO-PV. I will continue to ensure that our team makes their visits to our program partners/marine dealers and other organizations with safe boating information, pamphlets, flyers, and other materials, as part of our partnership to strengthen our RBS mission!

FSO-PE Appointment

It is an honor to be appointed as the FSO-PE. I will continue to ensure that our public education program serves our community and upholds our RBS mission!

FSO-CS Appointment

It is an honor to be appointed as the FSO-CS. I will continue to keep our Guam Flotilla informed via our website, Facebook page, etc.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

December 2022 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

Click here to view the December 2022 Guam Council ILA newsletter.         

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Hour - Jan. 7

Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🎉📚🌠 😀

Biba Ha’ånen Mannå’i Grasia!

Biba Ha’ånen Mannå’i Grasia!  Have a blessed Thanksgiving celebration with the familia! 🦃 🥮 🥘

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs Christmas Saturday Story Hour - Dec. 3

 

Membership Drive Certificate of Appreciation

I received a Certificate of Completion for the Membership Drive on November 12, 2022.  Let us continue to strive to make a difference!  Together we can!  

 

Club Officers Training Certificate of Completion

I received the D204 Lions Club Officers Training Certificate of Completion on November 20, 2022.  I found the training to be resourceful, especially since there are a number of roles that serve essential functions.  ROAR!  

 

Certificate of Appreciation - 23rd Annual Diabetes Conference

I received a Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the 23rd Annual Diabetes Conference on November 13, 2022.  May we continue to try our best to eat and stay healthy to the best of our ability!  

 

AMLOC Certificate of Training

I just received my USCG Auxiliary Certificate of Training for the Auxiliary Mid-Level Officer Course in Orlando, Florida.  It’s time to share the knowledge and continue to make a difference!

 

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs Thanksgiving Saturday Story Hour - Nov. 5

Biba Kumpleanos Faust!

Biba Kumpleanos to our oldest son in the familia!  You have grown to be an amazing young man.  May God Bless you always, and continue to live your life to the fullest!  Hu guiaya hao! ❣️🎂🎶🎉🎈

ILA Community Book Fair - Dec. 17

Please join us for the Annual ILA Community Book Fair as we celebrate family literacy on December 17, 2022, at the Agana Shopping Center!  We hope to see you there!

Health tips to ponder on

Here are some health tips shared with me, and I’d like to share them with you as well.  God bless, and stay well!

6 Best Doctors

Sometimes we have to be reminded about the 6 best doctors we've forgotten about.  Stay safe & healthy!  

Biba Kumpleanos Kinny!

Biba Kumpleanos to our youngest prince in the familia! It’s hard to believe that you’re now 18 years old! God bless you always, Kinny. Hu guaiya hao❣️🎂🎶🎈🎉

Biba Kumpleanos Julia!

Biba Kumpleanos to our princess of the familia! May God bless you always. Continue to live your life to the fullest! Hu guaiya hao! 🎂❤️🎉 🎈

Join the Summer 2023 Reading Cohort!

35th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference - Nov. 18 & 19

The LAC is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and enrichment in literacy.  The conference is organized by the Division of English and Applied Linguistics (DEAL) at the University of Guam and co-sponsored by the Guam International Literacy Association & School of Education.  ILA members can register for the conference during their Fanuchånan (Fall) semester.  Participation is limited, so we encourage you to register early.

Recharting Known Shores of Literacy

Click here to find out more information about the LAC:  https://sway.office.com/GujwNQ8GPg8IMrxS?ref=Link&loc=play 

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' for your support of the "Seven Heroes of Malesso'"

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ for joining us to witness the signing of Bill 303-36 in honor of the “7 Heroes of Malesso," namely Jose "Tonko" Reyes, Vicente Meno, Patricio Taijeron, Nicolas Ada, Mariano Nangauta, Jose Nangauta, and Juan Acfalle Naputi, who prevented a total massacre of the people of Malesso❣️🙏  I’m proud to say that my Tata, Juan Acfalle Naputi, and my 2 uncles (my Nana’s brothers), Mariano Nangauta & Jose Nangauta, are 3 of the 7 heroes. Malesso is the only village liberated by the villagers themselves and not by the U.S. Armed Forces. May all our heroes Rest In Peace! If it weren’t for them, I would not be here today.

Read more here:

Bill 303-36:  https://www.guamlegislature.com/36th_Guam_Legislature/Bills_Introduced_36th/Bill%20No.%20303-36%20(COR).pdf 

Seven Heroes of Malesso' Highway dedicated to the men who saved the village -

https://www.kuam.com/story/47465847/seven-heroes-of-malesso-highway-dedicated-to-the-men-who-saved-the-village

Seven Heroes Honored with Bill 303-36 Signing into Law -

https://www.pncguam.com/seven-heroes-honored-with-bill-303-36-signing-into-law/

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs October Fest Saturday Story Hour - Oct. 1

Coastie has a special message to share with us during the D204 Lions Clubs October Fest Saturday Story Hour on October 1, 2022. Please join us by registering at  https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading. We hope to see you then!

USCG Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation Award

It is truly an honor to be recognized for service carried out, as part of our RBS mission.  Being able to coordinate the first-ever National Safe Boating Week Story Hour and develop partnerships that impact the community is truly amazing.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Biba Kumpleanos Mom & Dad!

Biba Kumpleanos to the most amazing parents in the whole world!  I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for both of you.  Thank you for your unconditional love and support.  God bless you always, not only on your birthday, but every day.  Hu guaiya hao! ❤️🎂🌺