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CHamoru Immersion Teacher Certificate Program

Through an Administration for Native Americans (ANA) grant, The Kumisión developed a certificate program to strengthen the teaching of CHamoru as a second language through immersion techniques. ‬The certificate program consisted of 12-credit hours of coursework in direct response to professional development needs identified by our partners Chief Hurao Academy‭, ‬University of Guam (UOG)‭, ‬Guam Community College‭ (GCC), and ‬Guam Department of Education’s (GDOE) CSSP‭/Faneyåkan. Classes were held at GCC. The grant funded 60 scholarships for four cohorts of teachers. Additional funding is being sought to continue and expand the certificate program.

DAY 1
COHORT 3
Graduates: Rosalind Balajadia, Christina Blas, James Cruz, Frank Ichihara, Allan Ignacio, Kathie Lynn M. Laniyo, Darlene Leon Guerrero, Jennifer Lizama, Rosalie Lujan, Rose Mafnas, Becky Martinez, Gina Munoz, Pulani Peredo, Garcia Rodriguez, John Sablan, Jesse San Nicolas, Jocelyn Santos, Kaya Taitano, and Nichole Terlaje-Ichihara.
COHORT 2
Graduates: Mariana R. Arceo, Ray Junior Chargualaf Barcinas, Mariana Guzman, Jesus Lujan III, Ginellal Macaranas, Jamie Lynn, Mantanona, Alyssa Posadas, Sean P.T. Perez, Vemalynn Santos, Cynthia C. Tudela, and Julie Villagomez.

COHORT 1

Graduates: Bernadette RP Aldan, Praysia Manuela Castro, Raymond Chaco, Ryan Leon Guerrero, Joelyn Ginmarie L. Mendiola, Annmarie M. Rosario, Charlene Santos-Arriola, and Janice P. Toves.
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