Thursday, January 3, 2013

Mission Accomplished






The following is a brief summary of some of our mission to Tarawa, Kiribati as reported to the Area Office in New Zealand

A brief summary of our mission include the following:


Course Name
# Students for BYUH Credit
Total Credits Earned
# PD Students
Total P.D. Earned

EDU 212 – 2 Cr.
3
6
22
49

EDU 513 – 2 Cr.
10
20
11
21

EDU 305 – 1 Cr.
10
10



SPED 200 – 3 Cr.
14
42
9
23

EDU 385 – 3 Cr
8
24
8
18

EDU 312 – 3 Cr.
11
33
5
12

EDU 330 – 2 Cr.
7
16
2
14

EDU 492 – 12 Cr.
1
12
-
-

EDU 509 – 3 Cr.
3
9
-


Totals
66
172
55
127







Staff Inservice





TOPICS
# ATTENDING




Positive Messages
40




Effective teaching & Professionalism
40




Marriage Seminar
68




Helping Boys Learn
40




Time on Task
40




Classroom Procedures
40




TOTALS
268




Other Responsibilities





Michigan Test
106 +
Administered




SLEP Test
70+ R.M’s
10 staff




Two Classes for RM’s on SLEP Prep.





Taught 2 Institute Classes for One term





Activities with other Missionary Couples

·      Fixed two Thanksgiving Dinners for Missionaries
·      Fixed Thanksgiving Dinners for Service Center Employees & Faculty
·      Helped prepare Lunch for missionaries a two Zone Conferences
·      Helped Several RM’s complete applications to BYU-H
·      Helped with Christmas Party for Missionaries
·      Assisted Missionaries SKYPE home at Christmas and Mothers Day

Other Activities
1.    One teacher (Marian ALLIE completed all her course work for the ITEP certificate, but still needs to pass the SLEP test and take the essay.
2.    One other teacher (Tereke TEBAREA) has completed all the requirements for the ITEP certificate except EDU 200 and passing the SLEP test
3.    Lita, Rusila, and Banririe BENATI (a HOD) completed all the requirements for their Leadership Endorsement.
4.    Compiled oral and written histories of early Kiribati Pioneers of the Church and developed a wikispaces page for individuals to update and enter histories or to read those of other at:
5.    Developed a wiki page for teachers and others to refer to ITEP course syllabus, Course Calendars, Assignments, and readings.  The site is: www. Moroni-itep.wikispaces.com.
6.    Maintained a blog site for family and friends with weekly updates:  www.elderandsisterthorne.blogspot.com.                                                                
7.    Attended Principals meeting in Tonga
8.    Helped teachers to prepare to write ITEP essay
9.    Participated in Weekly Faculty Meetings
10. Met regularly with Lita to assist her as per her request
11. Updated ITEP records
12. Assisted with Teacher Scholarship applications and visa’s for 3 plus 1 future scholarship recipients
13. Assisted two TVET teachers with applications for admissions and Scholarship to attend college in Fiji to upgrade their skills
14. Taught Gospel Doctrine Class in Moroni Ward
15. Worked with and assisted in raising funds to charter the first Rotary Club in Tarawa
16. Completed proposal at Elder Wakara’s request to establish a Single Adult Center where English skills could also be enhanced.
17. Wrote a draft proposal for a micro-enterprise project for Pres. Tune for a fishing boat to help unemployed members of the Church
18. Served as members of local Church Education Committee
19. Moved all ITEP materials to a temporary location while the Administration Office is renovated

Moroni High School and Service Center Staff performing for honored guests
Main harbor for Tarawa located in the capital city - Betio

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