WABASH, IN- It is with great pride that Wabash High announces Mr. William Chittenden (Wabash High School Japanese Teacher) has been honored with the 2024 Rising Star Award by the Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese (AITJ). This prestigious award recognizes full-time teachers with less than five years of teaching experience who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and potential in Japanese language education.
As stated during the award ceremony by Mr. Sayuri Ogiuchi, President of the AITJ, “Mr. Chittenden is a highly deserving recipient of this award. Since his appointment at Wabash High School, he has shown remarkable commitment to his students and the field of Japanese education. His active participation in the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association (IFLTA) conferences and the IU East Asian Studies professional development programs highlights his ongoing dedication to professional growth.”
“Additionally, Mr. Chittenden has gone above and beyond to provide his students with enriching opportunities, including organizing their participation in the Japanese Olympiad of Indiana (JOI) in 2023 and 2024. These efforts allow his students to experience the Japanese language and culture in a tangible and meaningful way.”
“Beyond his excellence in teaching, Mr. Chittenden has been an invaluable support to me in my role as President of AITJ, serving as our Vice President. His guidance and commitment have been instrumental, and I am confident that he will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AITJ. As the next President of AITJ following my term, Mr. Chittenden is well-positioned to lead the association into the next chapter. His passion, leadership, and the respect he has earned from his peers make it clear that he is a true Rising Star.”
We ask that everyone join us in congratulating Mr. Chittenden on this well-deserved recognition.
For more information on this, or any of the other programs at Wabash High School, please contact us at 260-563-4131.
