New ALT From Nashville, Tennessee!

Hello, everyone! My name is Dianna Antenucci and I am SO excited to be the new ALT at Gotemba Minami High School! First, I want to thank my Principal and Vice Principals as well as my supervisor and all the teachers I have met so far for being so kind and welcoming to me. I will never forget all that you have done for me!

It's a quiet day in the teacher's room today so I thought I'd get this blog going again. I'll do my best to keep you updated on school functions and activities as they come up and I'll also be posting a bit about my new life here in Japan!

Well... I guess I should introduce myself to you. I am from Nashville, Tennessee in The United States of America.

My town is the state's capital, so it's starred!

 

Here's a "bigger picture" idea of where TN is in America

 

 

 

I call Tennessee home, but I first moved there in 2009 to attend Belmont University in Nashville where I earned my degree in Music Business. I worked my way through school and had the opportunity to intern for many different Music Business companies. I LOVE Nashville and plan to return there after my time on JET.

 

 

My parents and sister, Amanda, and I on Graduation Day at Belmont!

(They live in New Jersey with my dog, Zoe)

 

 

That's Zoe!

 

 

I've always loved Japanese culture from the time I was very little, but I never dreamed that I would get to live here one day. I often find myself walking around and taking all the sights and sounds in, being very grateful to be in the moment.

 

Well, I'm sure I could go on forever, but I think I'll stop here for now. If you want to know anything else about Tennessee or America or just want to chat, please don't be shy! I'm looking forward to getting to know all my students and getting to be great friends with everyone!

 

Talk to you after Opening Ceremony!

 

~Dianna