Students will improve their social skills by engaging in exciting conversation about their hobbies and interests.  We will think critically about music videos and news articles about the group, expanding their creativity and opinions in a positive setting.  This allows the students to feel more confident with public speaking and building lasting relationships with peers.  We will analyze manga and anime in English to understand the meanings and encourage the learners to think deeply about the artist's intentions.

I have been cosplaying and attending anime conventions for 15 years.  This includes making my own cosplays, props, wigs and makeup looks for many cons and competitions over the years.  I personally have created over twenty of my own cosplays of varying difficulty.  I also have entered and won best team cosplay in competitions at Middle Tennessee Anime Convention, Anime Blues Con, and AkaiCon.  I am experienced in cosplay modeling for various photographers, as well.  I am well-versed in the anime culture and have loved manga and anime since I was a young girl in the late 90s and early 2000s!