Beginnings
Kaili was born in this city.
Where is Taipei, Taiwan?
This is Kaili's favorite food in the ENTIRE world.
What are tacos?
Kaili fell off this mode of transportation at the age of 3 and split her lip open and couldn't talk for 2 weeks(!).
What is a bike?
Kaili's parents really wanted her to be a doctor or this profession, but instead, she took a chance to become a teacher.
What is a lawyer?
Kaili considers these gifts immortalized on her body.
What are her tattoos?
Kaili lived in this state near the US capitol when she first moved to the USA.
What is Maryland?
This is Kaili's favorite jazz singer.
Who is Billie Holiday?
Kaili was sent to the principal's office for this act.
What is a writing a note (about Andrew and calling him a ...)?
Kaili took a chance by only applying to this EdD program.
What is USC's Global EdD program?
One of Kaili's most treasured gifts from her parents is this writing utensil.
What is a (glass) pen (and inkwell)?
Kaili lived in this 'windy city' during her early childhood years to sophomore year of high school.
What is Chicago?
One of Kaili's favorite activities is attending this event where one can see a multitude of well-groomed golden retrievers.
What is a dog show?
When Kaili was in this grade, middle schoolers on her bus threw erasers at her and called her "Dumpling Girl".
Hint: This is also the grade she decided to become a teacher.
What is fifth grade?
Kaili took a chance to work at this wall-less, bamboo school.
What is Green School?
One of Kaili's gifts is knowing how these three languages.
At the precious age of 16, Kaili moved to this predominantly Asian suburb near the 'City of Angels'.
What is Arcadia, California?
This is (one of) Kaili's favorite places in the world.
What is:
- Bali, Thailand, Maldives
After struggling with her ten-year marriage, Kaili decided to move to this island to eat, pray, love.
What is Bali?
Kaili took a chance, and developed a passion, for this hard-hitting sport.
What is (Thai) boxing?
Name the author of this quote or the movie where it is stated.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us....We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
Who is Marianne Williamson?
What is "Akeelah and the Bee"?
Kaili decided she wanted to be a teacher at this grade.
What is 5th grade?
This is Kaili's favorite rap artist.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
What is one "battle" Kaili will continually fight in with regard to education?
What is equitable opportunities for all children?
One of her biggest fears, but also her biggest hopes, is taking a chance to do this again.
What is get married?
This is one gift Kaili would like to give to education in the future.
*Hint: Nefi & Lily are pioneers in this field.
What is opening a school?