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  1. Lori
    November 22, 2016 @ 11:52

    How wonderful, Tim!!!! Glad you were able to enjoy a special day all about YOU!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 23, 2016 @ 01:44

      Yes, it was very nice and worth coming back from Malaysia for.

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  2. Linda Wight
    November 22, 2016 @ 12:45

    Congratulations to all the teachers and you Tim. Will you have a Thanksgiving and Christmas or only the New Year celebration?

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 23, 2016 @ 01:46

      Thank you, Linda. The Fulbrighters and others are meeting at the home of an Embassy official who has invited us to a Thanksgiving meal. Other than that, Thanksgiving and Christmas are normal work days here. The only sign of the holidays I’ve seen so far are the red and white snowflake cups at Starbucks. They look very out of place in this hot climate.

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  3. Paula Agins
    November 22, 2016 @ 13:43

    What a great event for all teachers!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 23, 2016 @ 01:47

      I was very impressed.

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    • Gail
      November 28, 2016 @ 11:05

      What an uplifting experience!
      Also…
      I’m glad to hear you are able to get your Starbucks fix 😉

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      • Tim Flanagan
        December 1, 2016 @ 21:03

        Yes, every now and then I need a dose of home, or something like it.

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  4. Betsy Flanagan
    November 22, 2016 @ 20:22

    What an amazing and well deserved celebration. Congratulations to all! It’s good to see you in the video too

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 23, 2016 @ 01:47

      Thanks, Betsy!

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  5. Ruby
    November 22, 2016 @ 21:59

    Go Tim!!! Happy Teacher’s Day. You truly deserve the honor you and the other teachers there were given! Great posts! xoxo Ruby

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 23, 2016 @ 01:48

      Happy Teachers’ Day to you, too!

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  6. Sharon
    November 25, 2016 @ 10:58

    Very Impressive!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 28, 2016 @ 06:16

      Yes, it was!

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  7. Monica Schnee
    November 28, 2016 @ 06:09

    So amazing and such talented kids! Glad you had Thanksgiving at the Embassy – here, in Seoul, a group of Fulbrighters met for dinner on Sunday. It was nice to chat with other researchers and have a taste of a semblance of Thanksgiving food – they do better with their delicious kalbi, jong, and all the other great foods!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 28, 2016 @ 06:22

      Glad you had something of a Thanksgiving. It is odd to celebrate such an American holiday over here.

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  8. Marika Heughins
    December 14, 2016 @ 19:30

    What a wonderful tradition. It would be amazing to have a national holiday for teachers in America. Not because I want to be recognized, but because it puts teachers importance in society at a higher level, and gaining respect. By the way, have you seen how well Vietnam did on the PISA. They must be very proud. http://www.bbc.com/news/education-38212070

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    • Tim Flanagan
      December 16, 2016 @ 06:42

      Funny that teachers here seem unaware of PISA. I’ve shown them how well they are doing and they are surprised.

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