Kelvin YS Chun - JFMF Educator from Hawaii

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Kelvin YS Chun

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Kelvin Chun is an internationally recognized award winning educator, magician, balloon artist and kite enthusiast.

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As a teacher, consultant, lecturer and entertainer, Kelvin has spent over twenty five years teaching and entertaining children, adults and educators, the topics of mathematics, technology, mathemagic and kites in the classroom.

He has integrated the curriculum standards of mathematics, science, social studies, and performing arts; and woven his hobbies of technology, magic, kites and balloons, to design innovative technology, mathemagic and kite workshops.

Kelvin has taught elementary and secondary education from K through adult.

He shared his knowledge with students, educators, and entertainers at professional development workshops, courses, and conferences.

Kelvin has performed magic and balloons internationally for all ages. He has also competed against and performed with world class magicians in prestigious international magic competitions at venues such as Reno's Grand Sierra Resort 1,800-seat showroom, featuring the world's biggest stage.

Kelvin is best known for his educational technology background, mathematical teaching capabilities, Asian stage magic, inventive cartoon balloon sculptures and traditional Asian kites.

Kelvin Chun, a technology specialist at Nu'uanu Elementary School, has been named one of three Ed Tech Leaders of the Year by Technology & Learning magazine, a trade publication. His national prestigious awards include being recognized by the Disney American Teacher Award, the All USA Today 2000 First Teacher Team, the George Lucas Educational Foundation, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and the Society of American Magicians.

Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (JFMF)

Kelvin YS Chun

Technology Teacher

Nuuanu Elementary School

Honolulu, Hawaii

Introduction

The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (JFMF), sponsored by the Government of Japan, provides American primary and secondary school teachers and administrators with fully-funded short-term study tours of Japan. The program is designed to increase understanding between the people of Japan and the United States by inviting U.S. elementary and secondary educators to visit Japan and share their experiences with fellow Americans upon their return. JFMF participants travel to Japan with other outstanding educators, learn about Japanese culture and education, and return to implement a self-designed plan to share their knowledge and experience with their students, colleagues and community.

The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright Program - a U.S. government-initiated project created in 1946 to foster mutual understanding through exchanges of university students, faculty and researchers. More than 6,800 Japanese people have benefited from the U.S. Fulbright scholarship program. Many Japanese recipients of Fulbright scholarships went on to become leaders in government, business, and academia and were instrumental in the post-war redevelopment of Japan. To show the Japanese people's appreciation for the Fulbright Program, the Government of Japan established the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund and is inviting thousands of American teachers and administrators to Japan over the coming years. The 2006 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program competition marks the tenth year of this program.

Purpose

The purpose of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program is to provide such opportunities to primary and secondary educators to gain first-hand experience of Japanese education and culture.

Completion Certificate

This website will share my experiences in Japan.

Press release articles: Honolulu Starbulletin Newspaper; Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper

DOE published periodical: Na Lono Kula The News of the School

JFMF Teacher Program Schedule June, 2006

Map of where all 200 teachers will visit.

Web Videos Other 2006 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund

Maui JFMF Recepient - Cyndi Leany

2006 JFMF Blogs

Web Presentation

June 11 (Sun) San Francisco Orientation

June 13 (Tue) Arrival in Tokyo