BEE Japan

Brett

I grew up on a small hobby farm in Maple Grove, MN, USA. As a child, I spent a good amount of my time wandering through the woods and fields, investigating this or that, climbing trees, and learning to appreciate nature. I was lucky enough to visit France, Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico, and all kinds of interesting and natural places in America during my childhood, thanks to my parents. From there, I moved to the shore of Lake Superior to attend university in Duluth. While there, I was a member of the Cross-country running and Track & Field teams. I graduated from the University of MN - Duluth in 2005 with a degree in Outdoor/Environmental Education. After a variety of positions ranging from State Park Operations, to Wilderness Ranger in Montana, I found my way back to Duluth. I began coaching Cross-country running, Nordic skiing, and Track for the Marshall School. Continental Ski & Bike also hired me as a manager. In 2008, I decided to follow a life-long dream and come to Japan on the JET Program. I was placed on the beautiful island of Ojika, off the western coast of Kyushu. On this small island of only 3000 people, I have been having an amazing time teaching English, learning Japanese language and culture, making new friends, and exploring the island by bicycle! はじめまして、ブレットと申します。アメリカのミネソタ州の出身です。私は、子供の時から、自然が大好きになりました。エコの生活を住む方について教えたい。なぜならば、特に今、イコの考えが最も大切になっています。その大切の物は、他の人に教えたい。だから、BEE参加者になりました。 よろしくお願いします！

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