FollowDr. John ChanacaDr. John Chanaca has over 42 years of teaching/counseling experience in PA and SC public schools. After completing his bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education, he taught in various elementary and middle schools at multiple locations with different socioeconomic and cultural groups. He obtained his certification in counseling from Marywood University in PA. John also holds a certificate in public School administration from Penn State University. In addition, he has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 1985 and has a private Christain Marriage and Family Practice.John received his Doctorate in Education from the University of South Carolina (1992), concentrating in curriculum and instruction.In October 1998, Dr. Chanaca was selected as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar to study the educational system in Japan. This trip inspired Dr. Chanaca to write the Super Student Program published by Youghtlight, Inc. This program was designed to improve, recognize and celebrate student achievement and behavior.He is a co-author of the AGS program Peer Pals. This program has received several national and state awards. Peers Pals is a motivational program for elementary school students focusing on positive learning attitudes and self-esteem in peer-helping situations.Dr. Chanaca is a third-degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do martial arts. He was the owner and head instructor of Live Oaks Academy for over 17 years, producing over 25 Black Belts instructors.He has taught Adult Sunday School for over 30 years and is involved in The English Cafe, a lay Christian missionary program sharing the Christian Gospel via Zoom worldwide.He is the founder of MJchanacapublishing and can be found at www.mjchanacapublishing.com Jane ChanacaJane Gredlein Chanaca lives in Conway, SC, with her husband, John, and mother, Clare. First and foremost, she is a Christian. She taught in the public schools of PA and SC. For thirteen years, she stayed home with her sons, Mark and Joel. During that time, she had fun camping, fishing, and doing artwork with her boys (all three of them!) She also enjoyed reading, baking bread, and sewing. At the same time, the whole family belonged to a living historical farm named Quiet Valley. Together with her husband John, she has traveled throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean (extensively), and Kauai. Now she is happy to be living near her sons, their wives, and three wonderful grandchildren!
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