White House "What's your story?" video challenge (AAPI initiative): Mary Kay Park

Engaging Others Through Stories (White House Story Challenge: "What's Your Story?") Asian American Pacific Islander Initiative 2011

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[alaivani]

Your work is fascinating. I love how your teacher transformed the situation to empower you! That's really creative. I wish, though the narrative was told in a slower speed of speech. For newcomers to the US who can benefit from this story, they may not be able to keep up with the speed of the speech here. Or, possibly can you add subtitles (captions) to it, so people can read along? Thank you.

Jennifer Kumar, Cross-Cultural Coach

[utubemkp1]

@alaivani Thank you for your comment and suggestion. 

[utubemkp1]

@utubemkp1

This video contest had a 3 min. limitation. I regret using a faster speech tempo but that was necessary to fit the content into my digital story. I hope you understand. May I suggest that limited English speakers might replay the video for added support for understanding. I have added some annotation. I hope that is helpful.

[utubemkp1]

Thank you, Dr. Taylor! Though we have not met, your kind words mean a lot. Thank you for watching my digital story.

[utubemkp1]

I would love to find and reconnect with Miss Sanders so I could personally tell her how much I appreciate her and how much her actions and kindness impacted me.

Mary Kay

[SeoulX03]

누나~!!! Great video/presentation, and congratulation on getting your PH.D "Dr. Mary Kay Park" has nice ring to it~^_^ I just wanted to say hello and to show my support. Also, I posted it on my facebook and email it to family members & friends as well. FIGHTING~!!!

Scott~^_^

[utubemkp1]

@SeoulX03 Thanks! Carl and Miss Sanders stories are worth telling others about. I have been deeply touched by both of them. Thanks for viewing my story and for sharing it with friends

[alanheadbloom]

Thanks, Mary Kay. I hope this story inspires both non-native students and the teachers who work with them.

[pvarughese]

Very good !

[UCPresJimTaylor]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful, inspirational and insightful story. Simply wonderful!

Jim Taylor, President, University of the Cumberlands

[honeymoney324]

Wow! Mary Kay, you've always been such an inspiring leader! Thank you for caring deeply in making a difference to others. You have certainly made a difference in my life, and I continue to be grateful for you.