School News

After all the entrance tests, our school actually gained a little in
enrollment! That's a big accomplishment here in the failing rural
economy of northern Japan. It means more money for the school and stable
pay and work for teachers - at least for next year.

In other news, next week will be my sixth month living and working in
Japan. Yay! I feel like I know what I am doing now, but I'm still so far
behind. Behind in teaching well, behind in knowing my students and
co-workers, behind in learning the language. Oh well, ganbario!