Meet Our Global Guides
The Global Classrooms program has expanded to incorporate art education projects, transforming classroom presentations into experiential learning activities. To further develop intercultural understanding and awareness of being a good global citizen, students met with people from our community from Japan, China, Mexico, and India then together, they created an art project respective to each country. With an intentional focus to collaborate with Northern Kentucky schools, over 800 elementary students celebrated cultural diversity and inclusion in our community.
On May 11 we hosted our Art Meets World Showcase for parents, students, volunteer artists, and the community to see the progress of this new program.
Prerna Ghandi | India
Prerna Gandhi of Rothak, India came to Cincinnati for treatment at Shriner’s Hospital for Children after being attacked by acid. She is currently studying Business Analytics and Information Systems at the University of Cincinnati.Harue Marquardt | Japan
Harue Marquardt is the Director of Programs at Cinter Academy in Anderson Township. She has always been interested in different cultures and languages. She truly connects with the students discussing anime – including her favorite animated tale – My Neighbor Totoro. As a director of an international organization and as a Global Guide, she is excited to help young people bridge the gap between Japan and the USA.Jin Kong | China
Jin Kong was born in the Gobi, China and grew up in Beijing. He came to Cincinnati at age 12 and attended Walnut Hills High School. He currently practices law at Kong Esq., LLC and focuses on China, non-profits, social startups, health care, elder law, and community advocacy. Jin is a natural with the students, as he has a 2-year-old of his own, he understands the importance of cultural awareness at such a young age.
