Seminar Announcement
讲述华裔美国人，推动华教本土化
台进强 —–May 16th, 2022
Ann-Hua is excited to co-host the 50th seminar of CSAUS (Chinese School Association in the United States) Webinar series, in this Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
在这个春意盎然的亚太裔传统月，让我们相约台进强老师分享和交流他撰写的《华裔美国人》中文读本系列。该套书针对华人孩子的成长，在帮助学生学习中文语言的同时，关注他们的身份认同和心理成长，实现对中美文化的深层理解以及与移民父母的沟通，激励华人共建教育社区，培养新生代领袖。
讲述我们族群的故事，
诉说华人少年的内心，
树立孩子成长的楷模，
传承中华文化的精髓，
改变我们族群的未来。
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华裔二代青少年心理压力及家庭对策
柳扬帆 —–April 16th, 2022
- How is the overall mental health of the Chinese American youth?
- What are the common sources of stress that affect their mental well-being?
- What support can family provide for the youth?
On Saturday April 16, Dr. Liu Yangfan, principal of Spartan Chinese School, registered social worker and counselor in Michigan state will join us for a discussion on mental health stress experienced by Chinese American youth and the role parent/family can play in providing needed support to the youth.
- 华裔二代的心理健康水平怎么样？
- 他们的主要心理压力来源是哪些？
- 怎样在家庭层面提高青少年抗压能力和心理健康水平？
安华协会有幸邀请到柳扬帆博士（密西根初级注册社工，心理咨询师，密西根斯巴达中文学校校长），向家长们逐一分析上述问题。
Perspective from a second generation Chinese American: bridging the gap between first and second generation
Amanda Chen —–February 19th, 2022
As first-generation Chinese immigrant parents, have you ever felt being walled off by your children? Have you ever struggled with motivating your children to learn Chinese and foster appreciation for Chinese culture?
The first step for meaningful engagement is to understand their perspectives and aspirations. Come to join Amanda Chen who will share with us her first-hand experience of coming to terms with her identity and what it means to be a second-generation Chinese American, as well as her insights on what changes should be made to reconnect the first and second generation and how Chinese schools can play the role of bridging the gap.
Amanda Chen, a junior at Dartmouth College. Like many second-generation Chinese American, she grappled with her identity straddling two cultures and heritages. Luckily, she found her outlet in writing and poetry. She is the founder of Pen to Paper Education, whose mission is to teach and empower students to find their voices through various writing disciplines.
作为华一代父母，你是否有无法与子女沟通的困扰？是否在鼓励子女学习中文和培养对中国文化的认同感方面倍感乏力？
从子女们的角度了解他们的想法和愿望是建立良好的沟通模式的第一步。安华协会邀请你于2月19日来听一听Amanda Chen 陈苇杭对这些话题的感动分享，包括作为华二代的挑战、她在身份认同上找到自洽的个人体验、华裔家庭的沟通以及中文学校在搭建华人两代之间的桥梁作用等。
陈苇杭现为Dartmouth College 三年级学生。 像很多在美国出生的华二代， 她也曾因身处在两种文化和承传之间而产生对自身身份认同的疑虑。
Ignite the Inner Drive in Children 点燃孩子内驱力
Sherry Xie —–December 4th, 2021
How to reduce the stress and anxiety in children and tap into their inner drive? How to aid children in finding their future goals and directions, switching from the mode of being “forced to learn” to “eager to learn”? How to instill altruism and social responsibility in children through philanthropic engagement?
To address these topics of interest in parenting, Ann-Hua Association is pleased to invite Shery Yuanyan Xie, whose own child has spent time in both Chinese and US education systems, to share her first-hand experiences and provide helpful tips for us. Sherry graduated from Beijing University with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law and is the editor of the highly acclaimed book “Ignite the Inner Drive in Children – A Dynamic Parenting Model of Parents Graduated from Beijing University”. Sherry served as senior managers in advertisement and financial sectors before a career transition to cross-cultural education and youth philanthropy. Sherry started her own philanthropic organization: Global Youth Philanthropy, devoting to building philanthropic platform for youth globally and fostering future world citizens and philanthropic leaders.
如何点燃孩子的内驱力，成长不焦虑？
大学教育基金常识 & FAFSA/CSS 填表
Hongyan Pan, Chuanbing Rong —–November 13th, 2021
Every parent has a dream of wishing for their children’s future success, especially Asian parents. However, the high tuition sometimes makes us stressed or even discouraged for a better college.
How do we prepare the tuition? What options do we have? Which one is right for you? Can we get financial aid and how to get more? More importantly, how to fill the FAFSA and CSS forms while applying colleges?
How do we prepare the tuition? What options do we have? Which one is right for you? Can we get financial aid and how to get more? More importantly, how to fill the FAFSA and CSS forms while applying colleges?
每个父母都有一个望子成龙的梦想，
那怎么给孩子准备学费呢？我们有哪些选择？哪一种又适合自己呢？
College Admission Writing
Margaret Baker —–October 16th, 2021
College admission is a milestone in one’s life. A powerful and effective admission essay lends applicant the key to enter their dream college/university.
Join Margaret Baker, an experienced college admission counselor, for an informative discussion on how to craft effective college admission essays during this application season. Margaret has successfully counseled many students in college admissions to their desired schools including UoM and others. Her insights will be helpful to guide your college applications.
升大学是人生的一大里程碑。一篇有震撼力的入学申请书无异于开启申请者倾心的大学学府的一把钥匙。安华协会在今年的申请季特别邀请到了一位资深升学辅导员 Margaret Baker, 来与大家交流如何打造言之有物的入学申请书。Margaret成功地帮助诸多学生申请到了包括密大在内的理想学府。我们希望她的经验和心得会对您的大学申请有所帮助。
Introduction of AAPS APISA/A Parent Advisory Group
Rebecca Lazarus —–October 2nd, 2021
In May 2021, the Ann Arbor Public School (AAPS) Board of Education approved the Pacific Islander South Asian/American (APISA/A) Parent Advisory Group as a board designated group. allowing the group to provide input and feedback on the operation and improvement of the District. Representing AAPS’ second largest student population, APISA/A intends to share experiences, needs and concerns of its diverse community members and serve as a resource to students and families – particularly those new to the area – in helping them access AAPS services. Ann-Hua Association is honored to have Rebecca Lazarus, Trustee and Treasurer of AAPS Board of Education, as a guest speaker to talk about AAPS services available to you and the newly approved APISA/A Parent Advisory Group. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn more about AAPS while raising your questions and concerns.
今年五月，泛太平洋亚裔家长咨询组（亚裔家长组）新晋成为安娜堡公立学校（AAPS）教育委员会指定的一个咨询团体，可以对本地校区工作的运行和改进提出意见和建议。亚裔家长组代表了安娜堡公立学校校区的第二大学生群体，它的作用是分享亚裔社区成员的经验，需求和关注点，尤其是新迁入的家庭 — 提供如何利用AAPS资源的指导。安华协会非常有幸邀请到 Rebecca Lazarus,AAPS教育委员会受托人和财务秘书，为我们介绍AAPS可为家庭提供的资源以及新成立的亚裔家长组。这是一个了解AAPS并让你的问题和顾虑得到倾听的好机会。