Expertise:
Mr. Amoh's expertise includes ethnomusicology and curriculum development and supervision.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education, Research on International Affairs, Societies and Cultures
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Walking, Reading
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, Wesleyan University, CT; Master of Arts, Wesleyan University; Bachelor of Arts, University of Ghana
Affiliations Awards:
Chairman, Outreach Council, African Studies Association, Inc. (1999-2004); Advisory Board Member, Connecticut Council for the Social Studies (1997-Present)
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his open-mindedness, diligence and love for bringing people from different parts of the world together.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he felt that most cultural studies in the 1980s focused on America and Europe, and received an opportunity to study cultures from around the world at Yale University.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Amoh received a Fulbright Grant from the United States Department of Education in 1994, 2000, 2004 and 2007.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing and Coordinating International Educational Resource Programs, Directing East Asian, European, Latin American and Middle Eastern Studies, Presenting Programs in Classrooms and School Systems in Connecticut, Preparing Presentations for Professional and Educational Organizations including Businesses and Civic Groups across the United States, Designing Programs on International Studies and Global Issues, Mentoring Teachers
Awards/Honors:
Friend of Connecticut Council for the Social Studies (2008); Award, Adam R. Rose Foundation (1997); Award, Frederick P. and Sandra P. Rose Foundation (1997); Fellowship Award, Connecticut Humanities Council