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MISSION

JETAA Mid-South (JETAA NOLA) is a group of individuals from the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas region who have taught English in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.  

The goals of JETAA Mid-South are to:
  • Assist returning JETs in acclimating to life after Japan
  • Foster education and understanding of Japanese culture in the local community
  • Strengthen ties between JET Alumni and the local Japanese community
  • Strengthen the community of former JETs through social activities.

Goals & Officers

     2019-2020 JETAA Mid-South Goals 
  1. Improve member/stakeholder tracking, enabling more targeted and informative internal/external communications
  2. Extend participation opportunities outside of Greater New Orleans region
  3. Complete one JET Alumni-focused and one Community-focused event per quarter
2019-2020 JETAA Mid-South Leaders
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President: Megan DeVille

Vice President for Outreach: <Vacant>
Activity Chair: Simon Spadaro-Bliss
Treasurer: <Vacant>
Secretary: Nancy Canada
Webmaster: Jovan Montaque


JETAA For JETs

JETAA Mid-South supports a number of events to support interaction within the former JET community such as:
  • "First Tuesday" Monthly Socials 
  • Quarterly Weekend Socials
  • Community education events
  • JET Program Information Sessions
  • Annual Officer Elections
Former JETs are welcome and invited to attend all JETAA Mid-South events.  Those interested are free to participate, volunteer, or even reach out to the JET Alumni Association Executive Committee for assistance in developing new programs.  

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JETAA For the Community

JETAA Mid-South offers free educational and cultural programming within the local community such as:
  • Annual Japan Fest Activity Booth
  • A Story From Japan Library Program (Ages Pre-K - Elementary)
  • JET Program Information Sessions
Community members are welcome to attend community education events and to contact the JET Alumni Association with requests to partner on community outreach programs.  Visit the "I'm a Community Member" page for more information, or contact info@jetaamidsouth.com.

Register with JETAA Mid-South to receive information on upcoming events!
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