Mark Schneider was an ALT in Miyagi 2003-2006 & Ehime 2010-2015, where he co-served as Prefectural Advisor. Now, he works in the Cultural Affairs & PR division of the Japanese Consulate in Houston. His free time disappears into writing, gaming, cooking, & music.
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Jennifer Kennedy 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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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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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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