テイラー・アンダーソンさんは、2008年8月から2011年3月11日に起きた東日本大震災の津波で亡くなるまで、宮城県石巻市でＪＥＴプログラムの英語指導助手として赴任していました。石巻での生活をこよなく愛していたテイラーさんは、2011年8月にアメリカへ帰国予定後も、日本と関わり続けたいと願っていました。テイラー基金は、ご遺族が彼女の夢であったアメリカと日本の架け橋になるという遺志を引継ぎ、石巻と東北地方の学生、学校、家族の皆さんの復興援助・支援することを目的として設立されました。

Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story

A film about hope, resilience, and the power of education.

Taylor Anderson was an American teacher who followed her dream of teaching English in Japan. She embraced the culture, inspired her students, and became a bridge between two nations. Live Your Dream tells her remarkable story, honoring her legacy and the resilience of those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

📺 Full-Length Documentary (89 minutes)

The complete story of Taylor’s life, her impact, and the communities she touched.

💌 For more information, educational use, or DVD inquiries, contact:

🌎 Visit Global Film Network

🎬 Official Selection 2013

“A beautiful film portrait of a beautiful personality and a life beautifully lived.” — Peter Grilli, Japan Society of Boston

“This film should be seen by both Japanese and Americans… it is redemptive.” — Dr. Merry White, Boston University

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📺 Classroom Edition (38 minutes)

A shorter version designed for Japanese high school classes, focusing on Taylor’s journey and message of hope.

👉 Watch on YouTube | 📖 Live Your Dream Teachers Guide

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New Horizon English Textbook featuring Taylor

New Horizons recently published a JH third year English textbook that includes a lesson on Taylor and how we can help each other in a disaster (attached front cover and lesson).  The text book is used in about 40% of 3^rd year JH classrooms so we were very pleased to see that! 

The US Embassy in Japan will be providing disaster kits to students throughout Japan as part of their America 250 initiatives.  Part of the kit will be the English Textbook Taylor Lesson and a flyer with QR codes linking to the 38 minute LYD and the Teacher’s Guide.

📖 New Horizon English Textbook

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