Founders
Tanja McCandie has been involved in education for over 20 years, either as an English teacher, working as a publishing rep, and/or teacher training. She’s taught in Canada, England and Japan. She’s working with Cambridge University Press and MEXT as a teacher trainer while also teaching classes at the university level. Her research interests include leadership, gender, and teacher development. When not working she can be found with her family, supporting animal shelters, traveling and/or enjoying a drink or two.
Paul Arenson is a a sometimes singer, songwriter, teacher and political activist, born in NY & living in Japan since 1979. He has a personal website and a political one. He also designs websites. Critical pedagogy is one of his interests. He and his partner offer medical support to rough sleepers. After the nuclear disaster in 2011, they both gave up their regular jobs and moved to Kyushu.
We’d also like to say a special thank you to Ryan Lege who designed the new logo for us. As an organization without funds we really appreciate his time and skills.
See also: Addressing the Imbalance