ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

World Understanding in Action
2003-2005 ADK-ITE ScholAr SEndS UpdATE
Former ADK-ITE scholar Alicia Jiménez-Rodríguez from Malaga, Spain, earned her
master’s degree in intercultural communication from the University of Maryland-Baltimore
County. She now lives in Malaga with her husband, Angel and two sons, Marcos
and Jaime. She recently e-mailed an update to her Alpha Delta Kappa co-sponsors (Marti
English, Maryland Epsilon Chapter and Millie Zipay, Maryland Kappa Chapter) and
friends about her experience teaching 4-year-olds at an international school:
“. . . I put into practice all the pieces of advice you gave me, the websites you recommended,
and though the beginning was hard, eventually I felt like a fish swimming in water.
What’s more, I loved it (it is not so different from teaching older children or adults,
we all need motivation). . . . It was exciting to start having again that rewarding and
fulfilling experience that teaching provides. All the knowledge you passed on to me and
the experiences I had with you were so helpful. I can only say thanks to ADK. I realize
how lucky I was to have had one of the best experiences in my life with you in Maryland.
My experience as an ITE scholar is one that is proving to be immensely valuable not only
professionally but also personally. I see now how most of you were combining being
mothers and teachers, I remember some of the stories ADK sisters told me at a luncheon
or a convention. I remember your enthusiasm, telling me teaching stories, and I can see that enthusiasm in myself not
only as a teacher but also as a mother. I can only say that I love you for giving and sharing so much!”
FlorIdA FIdElIS rho chApTEr cElEbrATES World
UndErSTAndIng
On July 20, 2010 the chapter hosted an “Around the World
Membership” luncheon. Joining the sisters were many special
guests, including Florida Vice President for Membership Carol
Reynolds, State Corresponding Secretary Pat Watkins, Past State
President Joan Tatum, and District V Officers Peggy Dagostino,
Pat Smith, Kathy Hammer and Anne Porter. “Everyone enjoyed
the time to visit with new and old friends as well as the wonderful
decorations and food from around the world,” said Florida
World Understanding Chairman Pat Smith.
FormEr ADK-ITE ScholAr rEcEIvES AccolAdES
2006-2007 ADK-ITE scholar Hidayah Amin has received
positive reviews of her book, “Gedung Kuning: Memories of a
Malay Childhood.” (An excerpt from the book, “Of Convents and
Sekolah Arab” was published in the December 2009 KAPPAN.)
Excellence in Action for World Understanding
Alicia Jiménez-Rodríguez with
Marcos and Jaime
From left: Joan Tatum, Ann Morris, Ana Manning and
Peggy Hagerman
In the book, 28 short stories illuminate Hidayah’s family experiences in Gedung Kuning, “The Yellow Mansion.”
“Hidayah revisits her childhood home. She takes you beyond the gate guarded by stone eagles, through rooms with
big mirrors and marble floors, and shares interesting anecdotes of growing up in Gedung Kuning. Gedung Kuning is not
a mere residence but the legacy of a Malay family in Singapore.” (Singapore Heritage Society; Helang Books)
Hidayah works as a media producer in the Educational Technology Division of the Singapore Ministry of Education.
“Gedung Kuning . . .” and Hidayah have been featured in Her World magazine and on the Lehigh University website.
Hidayah’s co-sponsors were Ann Hohe and Julia Leone, Pennsylvania Alpha Chapter.
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