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· 제목 : Hamburger Coke (스카이캐슬 교육위원 이야기 영문판)
· 분류 : 국내도서 > 에세이 > 한국에세이
· ISBN : 9791139201574
· 쪽수 : 304쪽
· 출판일 : 2021-10-30

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Tales of Poverty and Public Service. One immigrant’s journey through Long Hair, Mushu Pork, Height, Soccer Coaching, Elections, and other important lessons along the way

Congratulatory Letter_Bishop Young Jin Cho
Recommendation Letter_Karen K. Garza, PhD

Preface

Chapter 1 Immigrating To The U.S. And Studying
Introduction
The Day Of Immigration
My Mother
Nurungji (Scorched Rice)
My Second Grade Teacher
Mr. Patrick Welsh And Learning English
Mr. Louis Kokonis
Long Hair
Self-Advocacy
A Guy Who Only Hung Around With American Friends
Part Time Job While In High School
Soccer
Admission To Harvard
Mushu Pork
Insecurity
Shyness
Career Path Decisions

Chapter 2 Raising Two Children
Introduction
The Two Sons
Aggressive Parents
Palbulchul (A Fool)
Six Weeks
Dad, It’s O.K.!
Bulgogi Deopbap (Rice Bowl)
My Younger Son’s Fingers
Girlfriend
Singing The Star-Spangled Banner

Chapter 3 Serving As A School Board Member
Introduction
Height
Cheek Kissing Practice
A Word Of Encouragement
Bob Frye, Former School Board Member
Attending Orientation For New Teachers
A Story From Visit To Korea With The Superintendent
Seating Etiquette
Football Awards Ceremony
A Proud Father
Lessons Learned From Election Losses

Chapter 4 American Education Stories
Introduction
Sky Castle
Sex Education
Criteria For Good Schools
Special Education
Importance Of Words
Hiring Process For A New Superintendent
The Superintendent And The Wallet
All Night Graduation Party

Chapter 5 Stories Of American Society
Introduction
Hamburger Coke
Los Angeles Riots—The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
At The News Of Arrests Of Undocumented Immigrants
Two Proud Korean Police Officers
Washington House Story
Role Of Korean Churches
A Cup Of Coffee On Credit
A Conversation With A Homeless Person
Birth Father And Stepfather
Buchangbusu (夫唱婦隨)
Enemy And Ally
Political Disagreement And Human Relationship
Attorneys And Teachers
Racial Prejudice And Discrimination

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Personal Born in 1957 in Seoul, Korea; Immigrated to the U.S. in 1974. Education T.C. Williams Senior High School, 1977. B.A., Harvard University, 1981. Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University, 1979-80. J.D., William and Mary Law School, 1984. Professional Retired from law practice in 2024. Public & Community Service Member, Fairfax County School Board (1995-1999 ; 2004-2019; 2024 -Present); Chairman, 2006 and 2012-2014. Commissioner, Fairfax County Planning Commission (2000–2003). Annandale Rotary Club (1998-Present). Advisor, NAKS-Washington Association for Korean Schools. Former Memberships: Trustee, Montessori School of Northern Virginia (1994-1995); Director, American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (2000-2010); Virginia Governor Kaine’s Urban Policy Task Force (2007-2009); Director, EduTutor of Virginia; Executive Committee, Fairfax County Police Chief’s Diversity Council; Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Fairfax County; Fairfax-Falls Church Regional Council, United Way; Congregational Health Partnership Advisory Committee, Inova Health System; irginia State Advisory Committee, U.S. Civil Rights Commission. Awards Moran Medal, Order of Civil Merit, from Korean Government (2020). Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Fairfax, Virginia, named ‘Ilryong Moon Gymnasium’ (2021). Outstanding Washingtonian Award by Potomac Forum (2022). Regional Leadership Award by Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University (2024). Publications Sky Castle School Board Member Stories (2020); Hamburger Coke (2021); Skyhill School Board Member Stories (2025)

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