THE EARCOS JOURNAL
The ET Journal is a triannual publication of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), a nonprofit 501(C)3, incorporated in the state of Delaware, USA, with a regional office in Manila, Philippines. Membership in EARCOS is open to elementary and secondary schools in East Asia which offer an educational program using English as the primary language of instruction, and to other organizations, institutions, and individuals. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES * To promote intercultural understanding and international friendship through the activities of member schools. * To broaden the dimensions of education of all schools involved in the Council in the interest of a total program of education. * To advance the professional growth and welfare of individuals belonging to the educational staff of member schools. * To facilitate communication and cooperative action between and among all associated schools. * To cooperate with other organizations and individuals pursuing the same objectives as the Council. EARCOS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kevin Baker (American International School Guangzhou), President Catriona Moran (Saigon South International School), Vice President Rami Madani (International School of Kuala Lumpur), Treasurer Elsa Donohue (Vientiane International School), Secretary Margaret Alvarez (WASC / ISS International School), Past-President James Dalziel (NIST International School) Karrie Dietz (Australian International School Singapore) Gerald Donovan (North Jakarta Intercultural School) Jim Gerhard (Seoul International School) Gregory Hedger (The International School Yangon) Andrew Hoover (Office of Overseas Schools, REO, East Asia Pacific) EARCOS STAFF Edward E. Greene, Executive Director Bill Oldread, Assistant Director Kristine De Castro, Assistant to the Executive Director Ver Castro, Membership & I.T. Coordinator Edzel Drilo, Professional Learning Weekend, Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator, Webmaster Robert Sonny Viray, Accountant RJ Macalalad, Accounting Assistant Rod Catubig Jr., Office Staff East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) Brentville Subdivision, Barangay Mamplasan, Binan, Laguna, 4024 Philippines Phone: +63 (02) 8779-5147 Mobile: +63 917 127 6460