What's my plan?

When I applied for the trip, I had to create a plan or as they refer to it as a "Follow-On Plan". The "Follow-On Plan" is to guide my experience in Japan and then, what and how I plan to share with my students, school, and community when I return.

My reason for wanting to go on this cultural exchange was to:
1- Bridge the Lanier Community- Lanier High School's neighborhood has been in the process of transforming from an Asian community with Korean BBQ restaurants, Asian stores, Chinese restaurants, nail shops, sushi bars, and acupuncturtists to Mexican taco shops, mercados, and dollar discount stores. I hope to involve the Asian business owners and alumni in activities at our school like the Career Fair and our advisory program to build a better understanding between the two cultures.
2- Study Manga and Anime- This fall I started a "Munching on Manga" book club (don't tell the kids that is what it is). My idea was to meet once a month, but they vetoed me and we are now meeting twice a month. They bring their lunch to the library, we talk about our favorite manga, eat cookies, and then watch a little Anime. There will be speakers such as: our assistant principal is going to speak to them about the Japanese language, one of our Geography teachers will talk about some of the interesting aspects of living in Japan, and I am looking into asking one of the local comic book or Anime shop owners to come and speak to them.

I am excited about the possibilities.