Sheila Haruno Koyama

Background

Koyama, Sheila Haruno was born on April 21, 1947 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Daughter of Iwao and Emiko Koyama.

Education

Bachelor in English, Chico State University, 1969; postgraduate, Chico State University, 1970; Master of Arts in Linguistics with specialization in TESOL, University of California, Davis, 1990.

Career

Elementary teacher, Rescue (California) Union School District, 1970-1971; elementary teacher, Hawaii State Department Education, Honolulu, 1971-1973; elementary teacher, Department Defense, Alexandria, Virginia, 1974-1977; elementary teacher, Sumner (Washington) Schools, since 1980. Teacher consultant Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, Federal Way, Washington, 1990-1992. Instructor Intensive English Language Institute, Parkland, Washington, summer 1991, 92.

Achievements

• Sheila Haruno Koyama has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, National Education Association, national Staff Development Council, Teachers English to Speakers Other Langs., California Teachers English to Speakrs Other Langs., Washington Association Education fo Speakers Other Langs.

Interests

• Avocations: reading professional journals and research, curriculum integration and development, music and folklore from around the world, collecting children's books, classical music.

Connections

Married Alexander R. Colovos, June 3, 1977.

Father:

Iwao Koyama

Mother:

Emiko Koyama

Spouse:

Alexander R. Colovos