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Hot off the Press!

"Journey East: Stories and Life Lessons from My Time in Japan" . which is written by Sheril T. Morgan (Past President, JETAA Jamaica), will be published in June 2021. Sheril is an Instructor and Academic Advisor at a university in Canada, where she currently resides.

Here is the author's synopsis of the book.

"What on earth have I gotten myself into? This was my piercing thought, as I grappled with my decision to move half way across the world. From the chain of events leading up to my departure, to the final farewells at the culmination of my stay, experience the journey of a lifetime through the eyes of a former Jamaican educator in Japan. Travel with me to a land of contrasts and beauty. Witness the unfolding cultural displays and my attempts at navigating the cultural complexities.

If you love an adventure and relish the lessons learned from your everyday experiences, then this book is for you. If you have lived or studied in another country, or are thinking of doing so, then this book is for you. If you love to learn about different cultures and peoples, then this book is for you. Prepared to be entertained and empowered by the reflective stories and life lessons from my time in Japan. "

Sheril's book is available from Amazon - Kindle Edition and Paperback and Fontana Pharmacy in Barbican Square, Kingston, Jamaica.

Higher Level!

Let's congratulate Karen Bailey-Coleman, Past Secretary of JETAA Jamaica, on her attainment of a Master's Degree in Special Education (with Distinction) from the Graduate School of Education at The Mico University College. The degree was conferred in February 2021 retroactive to September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The period of study was September 2018 to September 2020. Karen was one of two graduates who presented a reflection on the learning experience at the Virtual Award Ceremony on 22 July 2021.