Congratulations to professors Nic Andre and Melissa Baralt, whose team’s work has been published in the Journal of Early Childhood Literacy! Click the link for more information!
Mieko Avello is one of the Department of Modern Languages adjunct instructors for the Japanese language. She teaches Japanese and Art at Palmetto Middle School full-time. She was also elected as the vice president of AATJ (American Association of Techers of Japanese) this year.
The Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese held an online Florida speech contest in spring. We are proud to announce that FIU undergraduate student, Rosemary Sues, who is taking Advanced Japanese I, won 1st place in the College Level 5 Contest and also the Grand Champion in the College Level Speech Contest. The title of her speech was “I want to know you more あなたをもっと知りたい.” The judges were very impressed with her speech. Congratulations, Rosemarie!