PARTNERSHIPS

Yakut TESOL

What does a Russian region settled by Cossacks in the early 17th century have in common with a region settled in Texas in the 19th century by cattlemen?

Well, there are several parallels, including a dependence on horses for livelihood and survival. Then there’s the centuries-old struggle against extreme temperatures, albeit opposite extremes. The most recent connection, however, is a formal agreement between the TESOL affiliates of the two regions to work together for their mutual benefit. A formal signing in Yakutsk on July 14, 2008, cemented the partnership between Yakut TESOL and TexTESOL V.

–Adapted from Essential Teacher by Don Weasenforth and Larisa Olesova

Partnership History

Since the summer of 2008, the two affiliates have completed the following projects:

May 2019: Revision to the Partnership Agreement
2008-2014: TexTESOL V and Yakut TESOL Annual Conferences Presentations
July, 2014: Ronda Glasser participation in EFL Summer Camp in Yakutsk
March, 2011: Partnership presentation at TESOL Arabia Annual Conference
October, 2011: Evgeniya Yadrikhinskaya’s (Yakut TESOL) visit to schools and colleges in Dallas, TX, and participation in TexTESOL V Conference
May, 2011: Jey Venkatesan participation in English Conversation Class in Yakutsk
July, 2010: Jayme Lynch participation in EFL Summer Camp in Maya
June, 2010: Don Weasenforth conducting teacher training session in Yakutsk
June, 2010: Classes at the Hockaday School for students from Yakutsk
July, 2009: Elizabeth Smith participation in Summer Camp in Yakutsk
2009-2011: Online Collaboration, Collin College and Yakutsk State University
2009: Online Collaboration, the Hockaday School and Gymnasium #8
2009: Book donation to Yakut TESOL
July, 2008: Yakut TESOL Summer Institute of English
July 1, 2008: Formal agreement signing in Yakutsk