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    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Jake Goshert, Coordinator of Information Services
    Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 60; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.org

    August 2, 2004
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    TEACHER'S COLLEGE FOCUSES ON METHODS OF EDUCATING

    A dozen educators from parishes throughout the Diocese have been in New
    York City since Sunday, July 11, for a week-long session at the Diocesan
    Center.

    The Arthur and Tacouhie Ayvazian Armenian Teacher's College gives parish
    Armenian School teachers, teachers to be, and administrators a hands-on
    lesson on teaching methods. The weeklong session, which can be taken
    for college credit from St. Peter's College, featured 20 experts
    lecturing on education topics such as teaching second language learners,
    working with children with learning disabilities, property presentation
    in front of a class, and creating lesson plans.

    The participants in the Teacher's College also take part in
    Armenian-specific sessions, such as workshops focusing on Armenian
    music, dance, and drama; overviews of Armenian history by scholars;
    prayer services and faith discussions with clergy; and a hands-on
    explanation of class projects that are designed for local Armenian
    Schools.

    "It is vitally important that we keep our Armenian heritage and
    traditions alive today, in our new home of America," Archbishop Khajag
    Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, said. "Part of what makes
    our faith rich is the deep and ancient connection our church has with
    our proud culture. Giving parish educators new tools and resources is
    just one way we are working to make sure the next generation remains
    truly Armenian."

    Endowment funds cover the cost of lodging and transportation for
    participants in the Teacher's College, which allows all parishes, even
    smaller ones, to send representatives. The program was organized by
    Sylva der Stepanian, coordinator of Armenian Studies at the Diocese.

    At the end of the session, participants took oral and written tests,
    under the direction of Professor James Jacobson, chairman of the
    education department at St. Peter's College.

    Participants in this year's Teacher's College include:
    Luiza Chitjian, NY
    Anna-Karin Demirciyan, NY
    Anna Demerjian, NY
    Mary Gulmezian, NY
    Aren Kayserian, NY
    Christine Kolandjian, TX
    Alexandrew Mironescu, TN
    Talin Manukian, NJ
    Nectar Munroe, CT
    Souzanne Ouzounian, TX
    Patrick Rabbot, KY
    Anna Tonoyan, NJ

    -- 8/02/04

    E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News
    and Events section of the Eastern Diocese's website,
    www.armenianchurch.org.

    PHOTO CAPTION (1): Participants in the Eastern Diocese's Teacher's
    College meet with Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate, following their
    week of workshops focused on teaching methods.
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