Post by Totems4jt on Jul 7, 2008 8:36:30 GMT -5
Claire Valencia
Hi Jaybirds and Jaygents!
I thought it would be wonderful to share an event several dozen teachers for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), had the privilege to experience a few weeks ago. Mr. Jay Tavare was invited to speak to a group of teachers here in the Los Angeles area about his knowledge and experiences not only as an outstanding actor and storyteller, but as a man of American Indian and Latin descent.
The district offers a mandatory course to credentialed teachers which emphasizes multicultural education and issues of diversity. Los Angeles is a multicultural Mecca with a student population that is a very diverse "melting pot" . Jay was invited to be a guest speaker for one of the class sessions because of his experience playing and doing extensive research for his numerous roles in several exceptional films. His reputation for storytelling and sharing knowledge is not only well known but indeed well deserved! Jay spoke of his experiences as a multiethnic person , but also as a man who uses each character he plays (Waka Mani, Kayitah, Swimmer and Matthew Osceola to name a few) as opportunities to learn and grow. Needless to say, he was a big hit! Numerous questions were asked and Jay skillfully shared an abundance of cultural and historical information with the class.
Overall it was a huge success! Teachers, who are so influential in the lives of our children, learned much that evening in such a short period of time. Most likely, Jay's contribution will not only affect how the teachers present will approach their diverse student population, but how the students themselves will benefit from what their teachers pass on to them . I was not only lucky enough to witness this unselfish act of community service but also had the pleasure to see women of all ages and walks of life gasp when Jay walked into the classroom-LOL! At the end of the presentation Jay received thunderous applause from everyone of the teachers regardless of gender. Seriously, the teachers were very impressed for many reasons-so was the instructor of the class who truly hopes this won't be the last time LAUSD benefits from the graciousness of Mr. Jay Tavare.
Reporting from sunny Southern California, until next time, this is C.V.
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Yolanda Khayyam
Thanks for sharing with us Claire!!!
Yolanda
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sh mo / blueJay
THAT is so cool and good.
Wish we could hear more.
Thank you so much for sharing the good news with us!!
love,
sharon
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Shay
Thanks for sharing that Claire. It really doesn't surprise me about Jay, I believe he's that kind of man, a good man to share his wealth of knowledge and time.
Shay
P.S. I bet it was a bunch of gasps, lol.
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Windsong
WoW!! doesn't surprise me at all, that is just like Jay, so ready to share his knowledge and time!!! Hail the Chief, Hail the Chief!!!
~Windsong
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Barbara
That`s a great program for keeping the teachers informed about our diverse cultures. We can all learn from the past but to learn what`s going in terms of current life can change attitudes and open up new ideas. And you never know when something is going to make a difference no matter how small it might be. I can also see Jay making a great big splash in that group. What a great way to give of your time, Jay!
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Miss Davis aka "Five Shrieks"
All I can say is, "Wow"! First of all, Jay, thank you for such a selfless act of giving your time to help teachers to teach others better. As usual, that was generous of you. Second, thank you for sharing this experience with us Clarie! Whoo! I could only imagine the gasps around the room when he entered. I would have loved to have been there, just to hear the reactions and the whispers. I probably would have fell out laughing, since that is exactly what I did when I first saw Jay in Street Fighter! Hmmm, lets see. . . what did I say??? Oh yeah, I remember. . . "*GASP!!* OOOOh my God, he's good looking!!!" ROFLOL! *chortle*
Holler!
Miss Davis
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Lisa
This does not surprise me. Jay is a very generous man. If he could change but a few attitudes and open some minds the changes could be endless. I would love to hear him speak sometime.
Lisa
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Fontenel
Thanks Claire for sharing.
Fontenel
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Carol aka The Empress
How cool is that? And our Jay has them gasping everywhere he goes....mmmmmm
Carol
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Toosie
Way to go Jay! Claire, thanks for sharing.
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Mickelina
That is just the coolest. Thanx for sharing!! The more I learn about Jay, the more kind and generous and generally gracious he seems to be. What sounds like a loads of fun though is seeing all these women react when he entered the room! Wish I could've been there! *LOL*
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Running Red Fox
Hi Claire thanks for sharing. I’m sure it was an enlightening experience for all.
that was really great of you
Whatever we possess becomes of double value when we have the opportunity of sharing it with others
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Tigress
Thank you for sharing that news Claire...Jay is indeed one of a kind, with a heart of gold.
LOL
Meshella
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Cvia
Wonderful to hear. Kudos to Jay!
Thanks, Claire, for this report.
Cvia
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Moni_Bella
Hey Claire!
Thanks for that wonderful news on Jay's speaking engagement. There is no doubt that Jay is a speaker. When he speaks everyone wants to listen, from young to old alike, you can bank on it!
I myself was in awe as he spoke to our group at the JTTP2. He is definitely a facinating man. Like, I said several months ago, in a poem I wrote, he is the "Incomparable Jay Tavare."
I'm sure that the kids as well as the teachers, would love to have him come again!
~Moni_Bella~
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Stefanie
That is so awesome! Jay continually proves that He not only talks the talk but walks the walk. He is a shining example of humility and grace. Just knowing that he and people like him exist makes the world a brighter place to be.
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Pam
Jay had visited my teacher credentialing class in August (DR. Fuller's class).
Jay shared bits of his life with the class and then shared some of his views about the world, life and his experiences.
It was touching.
Would love to chat with you more Jay.
I am the one who spoke to you after class for a spell. I had found an arrowhead when i was younger......
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sh mo / blueJay
Hi Pam!!!,
Welcome to the site!! Either you are new here or i've be spaced out for too long.
wait a minete, spaced out is my usual state...
Anywho, glad to see you here, and hope to see more of you!!
best to you,
sharon
Hi Jaybirds and Jaygents!
I thought it would be wonderful to share an event several dozen teachers for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), had the privilege to experience a few weeks ago. Mr. Jay Tavare was invited to speak to a group of teachers here in the Los Angeles area about his knowledge and experiences not only as an outstanding actor and storyteller, but as a man of American Indian and Latin descent.
The district offers a mandatory course to credentialed teachers which emphasizes multicultural education and issues of diversity. Los Angeles is a multicultural Mecca with a student population that is a very diverse "melting pot" . Jay was invited to be a guest speaker for one of the class sessions because of his experience playing and doing extensive research for his numerous roles in several exceptional films. His reputation for storytelling and sharing knowledge is not only well known but indeed well deserved! Jay spoke of his experiences as a multiethnic person , but also as a man who uses each character he plays (Waka Mani, Kayitah, Swimmer and Matthew Osceola to name a few) as opportunities to learn and grow. Needless to say, he was a big hit! Numerous questions were asked and Jay skillfully shared an abundance of cultural and historical information with the class.
Overall it was a huge success! Teachers, who are so influential in the lives of our children, learned much that evening in such a short period of time. Most likely, Jay's contribution will not only affect how the teachers present will approach their diverse student population, but how the students themselves will benefit from what their teachers pass on to them . I was not only lucky enough to witness this unselfish act of community service but also had the pleasure to see women of all ages and walks of life gasp when Jay walked into the classroom-LOL! At the end of the presentation Jay received thunderous applause from everyone of the teachers regardless of gender. Seriously, the teachers were very impressed for many reasons-so was the instructor of the class who truly hopes this won't be the last time LAUSD benefits from the graciousness of Mr. Jay Tavare.
Reporting from sunny Southern California, until next time, this is C.V.
______________________________________________________
Yolanda Khayyam
Thanks for sharing with us Claire!!!
Yolanda
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sh mo / blueJay
THAT is so cool and good.
Wish we could hear more.
Thank you so much for sharing the good news with us!!
love,
sharon
______________________________________________________
Shay
Thanks for sharing that Claire. It really doesn't surprise me about Jay, I believe he's that kind of man, a good man to share his wealth of knowledge and time.
Shay
P.S. I bet it was a bunch of gasps, lol.
______________________________________________________
Windsong
WoW!! doesn't surprise me at all, that is just like Jay, so ready to share his knowledge and time!!! Hail the Chief, Hail the Chief!!!
~Windsong
______________________________________________________
Barbara
That`s a great program for keeping the teachers informed about our diverse cultures. We can all learn from the past but to learn what`s going in terms of current life can change attitudes and open up new ideas. And you never know when something is going to make a difference no matter how small it might be. I can also see Jay making a great big splash in that group. What a great way to give of your time, Jay!
______________________________________________________
Miss Davis aka "Five Shrieks"
All I can say is, "Wow"! First of all, Jay, thank you for such a selfless act of giving your time to help teachers to teach others better. As usual, that was generous of you. Second, thank you for sharing this experience with us Clarie! Whoo! I could only imagine the gasps around the room when he entered. I would have loved to have been there, just to hear the reactions and the whispers. I probably would have fell out laughing, since that is exactly what I did when I first saw Jay in Street Fighter! Hmmm, lets see. . . what did I say??? Oh yeah, I remember. . . "*GASP!!* OOOOh my God, he's good looking!!!" ROFLOL! *chortle*
Holler!
Miss Davis
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Lisa
This does not surprise me. Jay is a very generous man. If he could change but a few attitudes and open some minds the changes could be endless. I would love to hear him speak sometime.
Lisa
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Fontenel
Thanks Claire for sharing.
Fontenel
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Carol aka The Empress
How cool is that? And our Jay has them gasping everywhere he goes....mmmmmm
Carol
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Toosie
Way to go Jay! Claire, thanks for sharing.
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Mickelina
That is just the coolest. Thanx for sharing!! The more I learn about Jay, the more kind and generous and generally gracious he seems to be. What sounds like a loads of fun though is seeing all these women react when he entered the room! Wish I could've been there! *LOL*
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Running Red Fox
Hi Claire thanks for sharing. I’m sure it was an enlightening experience for all.
that was really great of you
Whatever we possess becomes of double value when we have the opportunity of sharing it with others
______________________________________________________
Tigress
Thank you for sharing that news Claire...Jay is indeed one of a kind, with a heart of gold.
LOL
Meshella
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Cvia
Wonderful to hear. Kudos to Jay!
Thanks, Claire, for this report.
Cvia
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Moni_Bella
Hey Claire!
Thanks for that wonderful news on Jay's speaking engagement. There is no doubt that Jay is a speaker. When he speaks everyone wants to listen, from young to old alike, you can bank on it!
I myself was in awe as he spoke to our group at the JTTP2. He is definitely a facinating man. Like, I said several months ago, in a poem I wrote, he is the "Incomparable Jay Tavare."
I'm sure that the kids as well as the teachers, would love to have him come again!
~Moni_Bella~
______________________________________________________
Stefanie
That is so awesome! Jay continually proves that He not only talks the talk but walks the walk. He is a shining example of humility and grace. Just knowing that he and people like him exist makes the world a brighter place to be.
______________________________________________________
Pam
Jay had visited my teacher credentialing class in August (DR. Fuller's class).
Jay shared bits of his life with the class and then shared some of his views about the world, life and his experiences.
It was touching.
Would love to chat with you more Jay.
I am the one who spoke to you after class for a spell. I had found an arrowhead when i was younger......
______________________________________________________
sh mo / blueJay
Hi Pam!!!,
Welcome to the site!! Either you are new here or i've be spaced out for too long.
wait a minete, spaced out is my usual state...Anywho, glad to see you here, and hope to see more of you!!
best to you,
sharon