Hong Kong Calling

Information has begun to flow out of HKIS! It’s really incredible! I’ve met my HR representative (Irene) and my future teaching partner, Jeff. I have traded e-mails with the two of them, and together they are making me feel very welcome, indeed!

I shared a Skype session with Jeff and the other members of the teaching team. They seem like a fine bunch of people, and they made HKIS sound great. I can’t wait to meet them in person and see how things are done overseas. Apparently, HKIS is big on standards-based assessment. That educational model is a bit different than the one I’m used to now, but I’m comfortable with it, and I’m looking forward to expanding my teaching skills.

Irene sent a folder full of important documents. I spent the better part of last Saturday afternoon filling out paperwork. Contract, work visa, home of record, housing allowance, insurance forms; a lot of ink was spilled on all. Completing the paperwork, however, made the move much more real. I’m as excited as ever to move to Hong Kong.