ESP Biography



SAMANTHA YOO, ESP Teacher




Major: Not available.

College/Employer: Homeschool

Year of Graduation: 2012

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Past Classes

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H4484: Japanese Culture: Traditional Meets Modern in HSSP Spring 2011 (Feb. 19, 2011)
What is it like in Japan? What makes the Japanese tick? Before you can really understand a people, you have to have some idea of what their daily lives are like. What their traditions are, their beliefs, and their way of looking at the world. This class will explore the daily lives of the Japanese. Part lecture, part demonstration, and part workshop, you will get a chance to learn about many aspects of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, including Japanese fashion, performing arts, education, cuisine, as well as cultural arts such as tea ceremony and ikebana (flower arrangement). Participation in the workshop component is not required, you are more than welcome to just watch and learn. Please note also that supplies are limited, so depending on class size not every student may be able to participate in the workshop section.


H3731: Japanese Folklore: Kitsune, Oni and Yuurei, Oh My! in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
Ever wondered what a "tanuki" really is, or what the difference is between a youkai and a yuurei? Find out the answers here! Join us as we explore Japanese folklore and superstitions.


A3733: Testing the Waters of Japanese Culture in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
Part lecture, part demonstration, and part workshop, you will get a chance to learn about many aspects of traditional Japanese culture, including Japanese traditional attire, music, dance, and theater as well as cultural arts such as tea ceremony and ikebana (flower arrangement). Participation in the workshop component is not required, you are more than welcome to just come to watch and learn. Please note also that supplies are limited, so depending on class size not every student may be able to participate in the workshop section.


H3734: Samurai versus Ninja in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
Samurai - "One who serves." Ninja - "One who is hidden." Almost everyone knows a little about these warriors. But what exactly were they like? Come and learn from the very warriors themselves! Find out from each how to think, act, fight, live, and even die like a samurai and ninja. Which one will you be?