Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator

  • April 21, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Zoom

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  • Please use the email associated with your USJETAA membership account. (No longer a current JET? Update your membership status here: https://www.usjetaa.org/member-login)
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This event brings together a panel of educators, including JET alumni, teaching at the high school and university levels, as well as experts from Middlebury Language Schools and the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ).

Join us to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating careers in K-12 and higher education. Our panelists will share their experiences, offer practical advice, and discuss resources to help you get started.

The format will include informative presentations, a panel discussion and space to ask questions and virtually network with our presenters and fellow participants.

Our speakers: 

  • Dr. Laurel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Japanese, University of Denver

  • Cameron Chien, Japanese Teacher, North Salinas High School

  • Jeremy Kitchen, Japanese Teacher, Lynbrook High School Japanese
  • Kate Davis, Vice President, AATJ (moderator)
  • Dr. Motoko Tabuse, Director of the School of Japanese at Middlebury Language Schools & Professor at Eastern Michigan University
  • Dr. Thor Sawin, Associate Dean, Middlebury Language Schools


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