1976: Donna Winseck Omata served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Korea in Pusan, Seoul beginning in 1976



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Donna Winseck Omata can be contacted at beachgi123aaoldcom

Country of Service: Korea

Training Group: K-39

Cities you served in: Pusan, Seoul

Arrival Year: 1976

Departure Year: 1979

Work Description:

Taught English at Pusan Suh Girls' Middle School, Jung Ang Girls' Middle School, Dong Guk University, Ewha University

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Went to graduate school at SIT in Vermont. Taught at Spring Institute in Denver, 19 years at the U of Colorado in Boulder. Presently an ESL teacher at 2 elementary schools in Erie, Colorado.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

Peace Corps was a wonderful experience that added direction and compassion to my life. I gave a presentation to students at the U of Colorado who were considering going into the Peace Corps, and it was so emotional. I am thankful for such a wonderful opportunity.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Brian Metcalf, Christine Cox, Monty Lo, Kim Hwa Ja, Joel & Donna Young



Originally posted: 10/7/2008

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