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SO SUNGWAN

So Sungwan has been a dedicated Teacher in LAUSD since 2003, a GATE coordinator since 2015, currently serves as a fifth-grade Teacher at West Vernon Elementary School in South LA.  Born in Hong Kong, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and a Masters of Philosophy in Anthropology, both from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. So came to the United States at 25 years of age to attend USC’s Visual Anthropology program, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. He enjoys cooking (and eating), and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.  So was instrumental in launching The Young Shakespeareans program at West Vernon Elementary School in 2017, continues to serve as its Liaison Teacher, and is dedicated to its growth and the success of its students. He donates his photographic talents to documenting the students’ achievements at school and benefit performances, and is proud to be a member of TYS’ Advisory Council.

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