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Credentials

• B.A., Historical and Political Studies, Chaminade University (Hawaii)
• B.A., English, Chaminade University (Hawaii)
• M.A., English, University of Guam

ABOUT

Elizabeth Rutun became an English instructor with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in August 2020 after having taught a writing course the previous semester as adjunct faculty. She holds bachelor’s in English literature and historical and political studies from Chaminade University (Hawaii) and a master’s in English with an emphasis in literature from the University of Guam. Her master's thesis was titles "Churuu Nu Waab: An Analysis of Traditional Yapese Dances as Mediators of Change." She taught freshman composition as a graduate student at UOG, has been a tutor with UOG's Upward Bound program, and also previously taught summer school at Yap Catholic High School. 

CREDENTIALS

• B.A. Political Science, University of Guam
• M.A. in International Relations & Contemporary War, King's College London

ABOUT

Dylan Sablan is the principal of Business and Technology Academy Charter School, the newest high school on Guam. He also chairs the Social Studies Department, where he brings in knowledge and perspectives from his studies at the University of Guam and King’s College London. His teaching is designed to give high school students a more rigorous and relevant experience in the social sciences, with an emphasis on Asia-Pacific affairs. His master’s dissertation explored the role that indigenous movements on Guam can play in shaping U.S.-China geopolitical competition, challenging traditional ideas of power in international relations.

CREDENTIALS

• B.S., Biology, University of Guam

ABOUT

Lani is a sea turtle biologist with UOG Sea Grant to conduct turtle monitoring and observation. Her work space is primarily at the beaches within Andersen Air Force Base.

CREDENTIALS

• B.S., Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University
• MAE, Western Kentucky University