Andy McCarthy was an ALT in Akita Prefecture (Futatsui-machi) 2005 - 2008. He currently lives and works as an attorney in Houston, Texas, and has been President of the JETAA Texoma Chapter since 2018. When not working or representing JETAA, you can usually find him at the table tennis table.
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Mark Schneider was an ALT in Miyagi-ken 2003-2006 and Ehime-ken from 2010-2015, where he co-served as Prefectural Advisor 2013-2015. Now, he works in the Cultural Affairs & Public Relations division of the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston. His free time disappears into writing, gaming, cooking, & music.
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Jennifer Tucker was an ALT in Shimane prefecture from 2009 - 2011. Even today, she has an interest in Japanese food, culture, and language. She is a project manager by trade and finally has enough vacation time to re-visit Japan!
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Emily Gurvis was a middle school and elementary school JET in Matsuyama-Shi, Ehime-Ken from 2010 to 2012. In her spare time she likes reading, writing, and trying to make the perfect runny oyakodon.
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Rochelle Breen served as an ALT 2014-2015 in Gunma-prefecture, Maebashi-shi. Now, she advises international students in Oklahoma, makes road trips to Texas for the trail running scene, and edits a sci-fi/fantasy literary magazine.
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Rochelle Breen will also serve as Interim Press Officer until another candidate volunteers for the role.
Michelle Lu spent 2012-2014 in Hokkaido teaching in Mukawa-cho. She's now studying to get her Masters at UT while also working full-time. Michelle wants continue bringing the JET community together in Austin by creating fun events and meeting new people!
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Halee Haggerton spent 2013-2014 in Kobe city. She's back in Houston (for now). You can find her playing video games or with her cats outside of work and JETAA!
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Sandi Morrow was a JET in Okinawa Prefecture from 1999-2001. She currently serves as Assistant Principal of Owen Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When not at school she spends time with her family and loves being outdoors.
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