January 

Group Discussion

Concepts and Keywords: religion, politics, Marcus Aurelius, male and female perspectives, book clubs, reflection, concepts of time (here, now, then, there),  policies, system of getting stuff done, setting up a business, new teachers, E2 visa, squatters, whirlpools, water spirits, How much? Maria Kondo, health, rants, money, investment strategies, 

February

Group Discussion

Question: What are you doing differently in 2025?

Answers: Join to find out like-minded people are saying

Are you willing to share some insight prior to the the conversation:

March

with Rhett Burton

Rules, Laws, Reality - People are always on the coming and going. What are some of the strategies you use when a new business comes into your neighborhood and hangs up poster illegally? 

Let's about it.

April

With NeeNee

The data is in -  There is a gap in reading. NeeNee from Assessment Korea is developing an ai reading solution to address the falling scores.

May

Teacher around the world meet at KOTESOL to talk about how AI is shifting the world. 

June

What is happening with you, your school and the guiding spirits leading you up the mountain?

Visa and Regulations (good, bad, ugly), Certificates, Master and testing systems,  understanding students and parents this spring

With Min Ku Kim

Words of Wisdom, defining peaks, climbing higher, motivation, publishing content on youtube, rational, test cycles, 

With Min Ku Kim

Working with students, parents, being a mentor, team building,  hosting a TED event, budget, 

Continuation from February 2024

with Kat Sten

Sharing the who, why, why and how we plan to launch our buiness into the world via PEAK ENGLISH

Cost: Pay to play in 2024

• All members must pay by presenting.

• Members must play to participate. 

• Members are removed for non participatory practices 

By: Aaron Rahlphs

A hagwon's perspective for how test are used in a small town in Korea.

Keywords: Rationale, Incentives, Knowing The Rules, Making Sense of the Market

By: Dave Wallace

An owner's perspectives into why and how he implemented an extensive reading program at his school.

Offers By: Rhett Burton

Rhett shares his perspective of using videos to curate a collection of personal narratives and talks from various domain experts to help create a Learning Management (LMS) for himself and his contexts

By: Elena Lee

Keywords: Studyroom Start Up, An Accident, Hagwon Start Up, Scaling Up, Roles, Division of Work, Interview Process, Benefits vs. Expectations, Hiring, Communication Style,

By: Chris Wards

Keywords: Scenario, Origin Stories 1 and 2, Kind of Communication, Report Cards, Events, Systems, Intake sessions, Standardized Test, The Middle School problem, Behavior/Academic Problems, Tong Tong, Korean Teachers vs. NETS, 

By: Kat Sten

Keywords: Macro view, 30 000ft view, Operations, Curriculum, Training, Workforce Management, Legal Compliance, Scalable Operations, Performance and Financial Tracking

By: Min Ku Kim

Keywords: Middle school, academics vs. wealth, students willingness, scope and sequence, teacher's knowledge and skills, small classes, Rules and regulations

Keywords: KOTESOL, Conferences, Special Interest Groups, Young Learners, workshops, presentations, gaps, University teachers, hagwon teachers, Owners,  People doing things, Bios, Online vs. Offline Groups, Perspectives from the players in the game

By: Samuel Sung

Keywords: Scaling, Staffing, cultivating culture, management styles, mindset of parents and students, dealing with cultural phenomena, advertising,  strength in process, showcase value,

By: Aaron Rahlphs

Date: Thursday, November 21st.

Keywords: The love of communication, finding the right AM/FM frequencies,  called to debate, in college, at Korean hagwons, contextual pro and cons, theory and practice, enthusiasm and passion, Collaborative sense-making 

By: Kat Sten and Chris Wards

Date: Thursday, November 21st.

Keywords: Business, a marketing tool, education outside the classroom and Korea, travel, a break without losing income, insights into length, location, logistics, itinerary and money