PIBBA Officers Present at the NABE Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana

PIBBA Officers, namely Dr. Jose Q. Cruz and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera presented at the NABE Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 19, 2011 during the Asian-Pacific Islander SIG session. In particular, Dr. Rivera focused on the use of digital storytelling to build the schema of English Language Learners on Guam, and Dr. Cruz focused on scaffolding for excellence using SAT10 scores. Past PIBBA International President Rosa Salas Palomo was the Chairperson of the session, and newly-elected PIBBA Guam Historian Zander Refilong assisted in the session. The following is a snapshot taken after the session.

PIBBA Conference to be hosted in Tinian

For information on the 30th Annual International PIBBA Conference, please read the details below.

Source: Marianas Visitors Authority

30th Annual International
PIBBA Conference

ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FOR THE PACIFIC ISLANDS:

FUETSAN I LINGGUAHI YAN KUTTURA
(ECONOMIC POTENTIALS OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURES)

Tuesday-Thursday, June 21-23, 2011
TINIAN

Sponsored by:
Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and CNMI Chapter


The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

PIBBA Conference Chairs:


Frances Sablan, Secretary, PIBBA International

Diana Hocog Borja, PIBBA CNMI Chapter

For information, e-mail Frances at francessablan@gmail.com, Diana at dhborja@yahoo.com, or Florine at gadao0ne@yahoo.com . ..Download Registration Form . Downlaod Presentation Form . Download Exhibit Form . Download Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet . Download Pioneer of the Year Packet . Hotel Accommodations . .
Click on the image above to view the PIBBA Conference invitation letter from the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan

We are pleased to announce that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount of 10% off the lowest fares. However, travel period for this offer is June 14-July 2, 2011. When making the reservation, simply mention the reservation code *GC1110*. Click here to view details of the special Continental Airlines discount.


SNAPSHOTS FROM THE 29TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PIBBA CONFERENCE HELD IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

PIBBA Officers and Members get ready for the PIBBA International Meeting on June 25, 2010. L-R: Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA International President; Kanchi Hosia, Assistant Secretary for RMI Elementary Education; Cheta Anien, PIBBA President-Elect, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster.
PIBBA Officers and Members for 2010-2011 will steer the next PIBBA Conference in Palau under the leadership of Senator Kathy Kesolei..

PIBBA participants from Guam, CNMI, and Pohnpei are ready to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 29th Annual International PIBBA Conference at the RMI International Conference Center on June 22, 2010. Pictured front row L-R: Shelten G. Neth, PIBBA Immediate Past-President; Frances Sablan, PIBBA Secretary; Julia Shore, GDOE Chamoro Teacher; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster and GDOE ESL Coordinator/Teacher; and Jacqueline Hazen, IREI. Back row: Nelsin Iriarte, PDOE Language Arts Specialist; Koshy Reuney, GDOE ESL Coordinator; Dr. Arlene S. Diaz, GDOE, SPC-ESL; and Marie Salas, GDOE ESL Coordinator.

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The Palau Delegation actively participates in the 29th Annual International PIBBA Conference. Pictured front row left to right: Dario Harris, Julita Debngek, Elin Rebluud, Senator Kathy Kesolei, Vivian Schmull, and Jerome Megreos. Second Row L-R: Tem N. Meriang, Kerungil Tellei, and Johnson Joshua. Third Row L-R: Selina Ramon, and Lucia Tabelual.
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PIBBA recipients for the Teacher of the Year and Pioneer of the Year were awarded on June 24, 2010. Pictured L-R: Frances Sablan, PIBBA International Secretary; Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA International President; Antonia Salas, Guam Teacher of the Year; Cheta Anien, PIBBA International President-Elect; Marlyn Ernist, Chuuk Teacher of the Year; Zander Refilong, Guam Pioneer of the Year; Saped Santos, Pohnpei Pioneer of the Year; Alfred Capelle, Republic of the Marshall Islands Pioneer of the Year; and Shelten Neth, PIBBA International Immediate Past President. Not pictured are Ema Melander, Kosrae Teacher of the Year and Standon Andrew, Kosrae Pioneer of the Year.ed with the prestigious PIBBA Teacher of the Year and Pioneer of the Year awards. We encourage fellow educators in the community!
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PIBBA participants show off the coconut-weaving artifacts they made, as part of the presentation titled, Using Coconut Weaving in Guam Classrooms to Improve the Language Arts and Mathematics Skills of Local Students presented by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Kos Reuney, ESL Coordinators from the Guam Department of Education.

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PIBBA presenters prepare themselves for their scheduled presentations. Pictured L-R: Dr. Greg Tainatongo, Retired GDOE Administrator & Teacher; Kos Reuney, GDOE ESL Coordinator; Dr. Sharon Nelson-Barber, PREL Chief Excecutive Officer; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster & GDOE ESL Coordinator/Teacher; and Julia Shore, GDOE Chamorro Teacher.
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The Majuro Atoll Local Government Choir perform during the PIBBA Conference Opening Ceremony held June 22, 2010 at the RMI International Convention Center.

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Marshall Islands Choir and Special Education Students perform during the PIBBA Conference Opening Ceremony held June 22, 2010 at the RMI International Convention Center. . The students were instrumental in providing cultural entertainment that provided much insight on their culture and and of which allowed us to gain more appreciation of cultural diversity.. .
Pohnpei presenters pose during their Values Behind Proverbs workshop. Pictured L-R: Maria Donre, Social Studies Specialist; Nelsin Iriarte, Language Arts Specialist; and Rickson Higgins, Library, Museum, and Archives Curator.

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. Jaqueline Hazen from the Island Research and Education Initiative (IREI) introduced several sets of bilingual books developed in collaboration with local educators and linguists in the four states of FSM. Pictured L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster & GDOE ESL Coordinator/Teacher; Nelsin Iriarte, PDOE Language Arts Specialist; Hazen; and Kos Reuney, GDOE ESL Coordinator.
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.Iolani Meleijon from Leipajid Handicraft Shop was one of many vendors who sold various indigenous arts and crafts from the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Continental Airlines Offers Discount for PIBBA Participants

We are pleased to announce that PIBBA International Treasurer, Shelten Neth, has reported that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount of 10% off the lowest fares. However, travel period for this offer is June 14-July 2, 2011. When making the reservation, simply mention the reservation code *GC1110*. Click here to view details of the special Continental Airlines discount. Si Yu'os Ma'ase', Shelten!

PIBBA Guam Chapter Meets

PIBBA Guam Chapter officers and members met on February 4, 2011 to discuss the PIBBA Annual International Conference in Tinian and the upcoming election of local officers. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the meeting.