Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator

  • December 09, 2025
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Zoom

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • 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)
  • Please use the email associated with your USJETAA membership account. (Not a member? Free & supporting memberships are available.)
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Are you a JET alum or Japanese language enthusiast interested in teaching Japanese?

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 career opportunities 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 virtually network with our presenters and fellow participants.

Panelists: 

  • Dr. Anne Hooghart, Japanese Instructor, Mott Community College & Washtenaw Community College
  • Joyce Arellano-Bravo, Japanese Teacher, John F. Kennedy High School
  • Helena Shirai, Japanese Teacher, Boulder High School
  • 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

Zoom link will be emailed to you upon completing registration.