Volunteers
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Xiao Wu
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My name is Xiao Wu, and I come from the lively city of Beijing, China. The rich cultural heritage of my homeland has always been a source of deep appreciation for me. Growing up in this dynamic city, I developed a strong commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding. Presently settled in Portland, I find joy in the peaceful Pacific Northwest lifestyle, accompanied by my playful dog and faithful cat. During my free hours, I take pleasure in exploring the picturesque landscapes of the region, discovering new culinary delights, and nurturing my love for the arts.
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Rick Belcher
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I was born in South Carolina and currently live in East Tennessee with my wife Linda, a silly dog Elsa, and a few chickens. I am a US Navy Veteran and after my service I attended the University of Tennessee and earned a Bachelor and a Master's degree. I taught Engineering and Manufacturing to High school students before taking an Engineering position in the private sector that I recently retired from. My favorite hobbies are fishing and kayaking. My favorite activity is spending time with GOD's word studying the bible with a Bible Study Fellowship International group. We meet on line once a week and it is truly a blessing. I am also blessed to be teaching the English 1 class to a fabulous group of students! |
Sandip Chatterjee
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Sandip is a Biological Science Graduate from Calcutta University and also has a Management degree from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta in India. He has also studied Disciplined Entrepreneurship from MIT, USA and Nutrition Science from Stanford University, USA. Presently, he's working in the Pharmaceutical and Agriculture Sector. He is blessed with a beautiful life partner and two loving sons. He is a certified Rifle Shooter and an Astrophysics Enthusiast and also loves to cook and to travel. He has a strong passion to stand with each and every needy child across the glove. |
Machiko Watanabe
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I was born and raised in Tokyo. After working for a real estate company for 12 years, I decided to leave my job when my husband was transferred abroad. We lived in Oregon for three years. During that time, I had the opportunity to learn English, and inspired by that experience, I obtained a qualification as a Japanese language teacher. I have a passion for cultural exchange. I teach Japanese at a language school in Tokyo and also work as an online tutor. |
Kelvin Paul
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Kelvin is a Computer Engineer who is passionate about educating young minds on the topics of technology and renewable energy. He spent his early childhood in India and attended middle school and high school in Taiwan. Having been raised as a "third-culture kid," Kelvin loves getting to meet people from different cultural backgrounds. Kelvin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering and graduated with a Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Portland State University, Portland, OR. He currently resides with his family in Portland and works as a Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer at Siemens Digital Industries Software. In college, Kelvin led a university club which hosted multiple events to educate student communities in India on the topics of renewable energy and sustainable living. In Taiwan, he volunteered to serve in multiple student outreach programs. Kelvin is driven to continue helping student communities to have a well-rounded education through technology. |
Subham Sarkar
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Subham is a Geology Graduate from Presidency University, Kolkata, and also has a Doctoral degree which he earned while working in the Indian Space Research Organization. He is currently working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, which is an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India. He loves to read, recite poems, watch movies, listen to songs and loves to take on new challenges. |
Laurie Howard
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Laurie is a retired elementary school teacher in Oregon, who keeps busy as a substitute teacher to keep the connections made with staff, students, and families. During her tenure as an elementary teacher, Laurie earned her "English as a Second Language" endorsement. Laurie has been married to her husband, Don, for forty-one years. They have two grown children and being Nana and Papa to four granddaughters ages 3, 5, 9, and 11 (and one grandson due to make his appearance in October of 2022!). Laurie has a heart and passion to touch the lives of students in SE Asia. |
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