Gumboots, Lesson Plans And Hot Rugby Nights: New Beginnings in New Zealand - Softcover

Flynn, Judy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141842658X ISBN 13: 9781418426583

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2004

Synopsis

This tale recounts thedevelopment of a "strategic plan" that propels the author into the next stageof her working life - teaching ESL.¿ Byimplementing the plan, she finds a job via the Internet and accepts a positionin Auckland, New Zealandto teach English and accounting to Asians.¿During those six months, she experiences a thrilling and unexpectedtransition in her life as she gains a new perspective about life, love andhappiness from her ambitious students and the Kiwis who thrive in their smallisland country.¿ Her solo adventure 'down under'takes place in the middle of a cold, wet winter.¿ As the story unfolds, she becomes envelopedin teaching and in relationships with her new Kiwi friends.¿ The account of this sojourn weaves inanecdotes related to the trials and tribulations of maintaining abi-continental relationship with her husband. The narrative recounts travelexperiences both within Aucklandand to neighboring islands as well as exploration of the North and South Island.¿ Intermingledthroughout are colorful tidbits that elucidate readers about the culture, thecuisine (recipes included), the Kiwi lifestyle,current issues in the country and a bit about Maori traditions/legends.¿ In the telling of the story, many comparisonsare made between Auckland and herhometown, San Francisco. A must read for anyone thinkingof making a career transition or at one of life's crossroads, and especiallythose who wish to visit this fabulous country.

About this title

About the Author

J.A. FlynnJudy was born and raised in San Francisco, California.¿ After achieving the position of VicePresident of Finance for a stock brokerage firm on Montgomery Street in the 70s, she returned to school for anMBA.¿ While attending the University of Southern California, she marriedand has lived in SoCal ever since.¿ Born with wanderlust, she hastraveled the world for both business and pleasure with friends and husband,Jon.¿ After a multi-faceted businesscareer in the areas of finance, strategic planning and acquisitions, thatspanned thirty years, Judy chose to transition to a new challenge - teachingabroad.¿ She combined her love of travelwith this newfound vocation and voil, she finds her first teaching position in New Zealand, 10,000 miles from home.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141842658X
• ISBN 13: 9781418426583
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316