책소개
Tales of Poverty and Public Service
One immigrant’s journey through Long Hair,
Mushu Pork, Height, Soccer Coaching, Elections,
and other important lessons along the way
저자소개
Ilryong Moon
skycastlemoon@gmail.com
PERSONAL
? Born in 1957 in Seoul, Korea.
? Immigrated to the U.S. in 1974.
EDUCATION
? T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, Virginia, 1977.
? BA, Harvard University, 1981; JD, William and Mary Law School, 1984.
? Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University, 1979-1980.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
? Member, Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia Bars.
PUBLIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE
? At-Large Member, Fairfax County School Board, Virginia (07/1995-12/1995 & 01/2004-12/2019); Chairman for 2006 and 2012-2014; Vice Chairman for 2005, 2011-2012 and 2018-2019.
? Braddock District Member, Fairfax County School Board (1996-1999).
? At-Large Commissioner, Fairfax County Planning Commission (01/2000-12/2003).
? Annandale Rotary Club (1998 to Present); Board of Directors, EduTutor of Virginia; Board of Directors, NAKS-Washington Association for Korean Schools (WAKS)
? Former Member on Board of Trustees, Montessori School of Northern Virginia (1994-1995); Board of Directors, American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (2000-2010); Virginia Governor Kaine’s Urban Policy Task Force (2007- 2009); Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Fairfax County; Fairfax-Falls Church Regional Council, United Way; and, Virginia State Advisory Committee, U.S. Civil Rights Commission.
HONORS
? A Moran Medal, Order of Civil Merit, Korean Government, October 2020.
목차
Congratulatory Letter_Bishop Young Jin Cho
Recommendation Letter_Karen K. Garza, PhD
Preface
Chapter 1 Immigrating To The U.S. And Studying
Introduction
The Day Of Immigration
My Mother
Nurungji (Scorched Rice)
My Second Grade Teacher
Mr. Patrick Welsh And Learning English
Mr. Louis Kokonis
Long Hair
Self-Advocacy
A Guy Who Only Hung Around With American Friends
Part Time Job While In High School
Soccer
Admission To Harvard
Mushu Pork
Insecurity
Shyness
Career Path Decisions
Chapter 2 Raising Two Children
Introduction
The Two Sons
Aggressive Parents
Palbulchul (A Fool)
Six Weeks
Dad, It’s O.K.!
Bulgogi Deopbap (Rice Bowl)
My Younger Son’s Fingers
Girlfriend
Singing The Star-Spangled Banner
Chapter 3 Serving As A School Board Member
Introduction
Height
Cheek Kissing Practice
A Word Of Encouragement
Bob Frye, Former School Board Member
Attending Orientation For New Teachers
A Story From Visit To Korea With The Superintendent
Seating Etiquette
Football Awards Ceremony
A Proud Father
Lessons Learned From Election Losses
Chapter 4 American Education Stories
Introduction
Sky Castle
Sex Education
Criteria For Good Schools
Special Education
Importance Of Words
Hiring Process For A New Superintendent
The Superintendent And The Wallet
All Night Graduation Party
Chapter 5 Stories Of American Society
Introduction
Hamburger Coke
Los Angeles Riots?The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
At The News Of Arrests Of Undocumented Immigrants
Two Proud Korean Police Officers
Washington House Story
Role Of Korean Churches
A Cup Of Coffee On Credit
A Conversation With A Homeless Person
Birth Father And Stepfather
Buchangbusu (夫唱婦隨)
Enemy And Ally
Political Disagreement And Human Relationship
Attorneys And Teachers
Racial Prejudice And Discrimination
