EDUCATION
Ph.D. Education, Utah State University (USU), Logan, Utah 2023
Research focus: Literacy education and leadership.
Specialization: Curriculum and instruction.
Dissertation: Investigating relationships among measures of English and Chinese handwriting fluency in early-elementary Chinese dual language immersion students.
M.Ed. Instructional Design, Western Governor University, Salt Lake City, Utah 2012
Capstone Research Project: Ella Institute Summer Teacher Training Conference.
B.S. Social Work, Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah 1997
EXPERIENCE
Language Instructor, CACI (California Analysis Center, Inc.), Mililani, Hawaii 2023-present
develop and teach Cantonese language classes to government and military personnel.
Adjunct Professor, BYU-Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii 2022-present
Teaching:
Chinese 101 & 201 (fall 2022 & 2023)
Chinese 102 (winter 2023 & 2024)
Chinese 202 (winter 2023)
Chinese 311 (spring 2022 & 2023)
REL 200 The Eternal Family (winter & spring 2024)
Student ratings:
RateMyProfessor (from 47 student ratings):
overall quality = 5 (out of 5; 1=awful, 2=ok, 3=good, 4=great, 5=awesome) & level of difficulty = 3.6 (out of 5)
100% would take again this instructor’s class
top tags: caring, lots of homework, participation matters, inspirational.
BYUH (from 13 student ratings):
overall rating of course & instructor = 6.1 & 6.4 (out of 7)
impact on faith in Christ & testimony of living prophets = 4.2 & 4.2 (out of 5)
Scholarship:
publish 43 publications (see list of publications): 3 books, 2 book chapters/sections, and 38 articles (in process: 1 book, 4 book chapters, and 22 articles forthcoming).
deliver 9 professional presentations or devotional (see list of presentations).
publish 28 professional recordings or broadcasts (see list of recordings).
Citizenship:
supervise and mentor 4 student Chinese tutors or teacher assistants.
support various university programs.
Support BYU-Hawaii Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Mongolia club activities.
Speaker at Gospel Forum and introduction at BYU-Hawaii campus devotional.
Serve as co-chair and committee member for the Church History in the Pacific and Asia Conference.
Associate Director of Chinese channel for Scripture Central (e.g. produce content, online lessons, and supervise 23 volunteers; 2023-present).
Para Professional Educator & Substitute Teacher, Laie Elementary, Laie, Hawaii 2021-present
assist in teaching 6th grade language art, math, social studies, and science lessons.
provide one-on-one and group tutoring for students.
substitute teacher for elementary school teachers.
Teacher for Elementary & Secondary Schools, Alpine School District, Utah 2013-2021
Teacher, 3rd & 1st Grade Chinese Immersion, Alpine Elementary 2015-2018 & 2020-2021
teach 3rd and 1st grade Chinese Immersion to elementary students.
help students acquire bilingual language skills in English & Mandarin Chinese.
design and develop teaching, educational, and instructional materials to assist with language acquisition, including basic reading, writing, and mathematic skills.
provide cultural experiences to foster awareness and understanding for modern global learners.
· Teacher, Chinese Immersion & World Language, Vista Heights Middle School 2018-2020
- teach 7th grade Chinese Immersion and 8th-9th grade world languages to secondary students.
help students develop bilingual language skills in English & Mandarin Chinese.
prepare instructional materials and provide cultural awareness activities for students.
Teaching Assistant, Alpine School District, Alpine, Utah 2014-2015
prepare teaching materials and resources, and assist students with individualized instruction.
Substitute Teacher, Kelly Education Staffing, Salt Lake City, Utah 2013-2014
serve as substitute teacher in the Alpine and Provo School Districts.
assist with instruction in elementary and secondary education.
Research Committee Member, Seminaries & Institutes (S&I), Salt Lake City, Utah 2016-2021
serve as member of the S&I research committee to evaluate various Church and S&I materials, products, and resources for a worldwide audience.
assist with research development, data collection, coding, evaluation, and analysis of interview and survey data using Qualtrics and other research tools.
Translator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
Translator, Correlation Research Division (CRD), Salt Lake City, Utah 2015-2018
- translate survey instruments and communications between CRD and Chinese church leaders or survey respondents.
Translator, Church Translation Department, Salt Lake City, Utah 1998-1999
served as Chinese translator and interpreter for worldwide broadcasts.
Research Assistant, BYU Social Work Department, Provo, UT 1997
assist faculty professors to gather, review, and synthesize research materials.
coordinate and conduct survey and data gathering activities.
Social Work Intern, Utah State Hospital, Provo, Utah 1997
participate in planning comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
facilitate and managed group therapy and patient counseling sessions.
Language Instructor, Missionary Training Center (MTC), Provo, UT 1995-1996
teach culture classes, missionary skills, and Cantonese to LDS missionaries.
provide translation of English and Chinese teaching materials.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Books Published (3 published and 1 forthcoming)
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Alisi K. Langi, and Petra M.W.S. Chou, ed. Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia (Provo UT, Laie HI, and Salt Lake City UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024). Accepted and Forthcoming Fall 2024.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, Voice of the Saints in Mongolia (Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center in cooperation with Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, 2022).
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Mei Wah Sin Chou, 台灣聖徒之聲 (Chinese edition: Voice of the Saints in Taiwan) (Taichung, Taiwan: Gain How Printing Co. in cooperation with Bountiful Living and with support from The Association of Chinese Hearts, 2021).
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Mei Wah Sin Chou, Voice of the Saints in Taiwan (Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center, in cooperation with Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, 2017).
Book Chapters or Sections Published (2 published and 4 forthcoming)
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra M.W.S. Chou, Jesse H. Q. Chou, “Kim Do Pil: First Relief Society President in Korea,” in Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia, ed. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Alisi K. Langi, Petra Chou, (Provo, UT, Laie, HI, and Salt Lake City, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024), 211–228. Accepted and Forthcoming Fall 2024.
Petra M.W.S. Chou, Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, and Sophia Gunter, “Chinese Temple Matrons in Hong Kong,” in Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia, ed. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Alisi K. Langi, Petra Chou, (Provo, UT, Laie, HI, and Salt Lake City, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024), 255–268. Accepted and Forthcoming Fall 2024.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra M.W.S. Chou, and JoYa Hsu, “Chinese Temple Matrons in Taiwan,” in Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia, ed. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Alisi K. Langi, Petra Chou, (Provo, UT, Laie, HI, and Salt Lake City, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024), 269–286. Accepted and Forthcoming Fall 2024.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra M.W.S. Chou, “Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in Mongolia,” in Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia, ed. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Alisi K. Langi, Petra Chou, (Provo UT, Laie HI, and Salt Lake City UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024), 303–324. Accepted and Forthcoming Fall 2024.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Pearl of Great Price, Translations of, Other than English,” in Pearl of Great Price Reference Companion, ed. Dennis L. Largey (Provo, UT: Deseret Book, 2017).
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “To Every Nation, Tongue, and People,” in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon: a marvelous work and a wonder: the 44th Annual Brigham Young University Sidney Sperry B. Symposium, ed. Dennis L. Largey, Andrew H. Hedges, John Hilton III, and Kerry Hull, (Salt Lake City and Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2015), 227–263.
Articles Published (38 published and 22 forthcoming)
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Jessika Santoso, “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indonesia in the 20th Century,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Jessika Santoso, “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indonesia in the 21st Century,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Area Seventy and First Stake President in Indonesia: An Interview with Elder Djarot Subiantoro,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “First Area Seventy and Former Mission President in Indonesia: An Interview with Elder Subandriyo,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Jakarta Mission President (2021-2024): An Interview with President Edwin Tandiman,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia First Stake Patriarch and Seminary & Institute Asia Area Director: An Interview with Juswan Tandiman,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Seminary & Institute Coordinator: An Interview with Paul Simanungkalit,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Jakarta Stake President: An Interview with the President Erwin Dumalang,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Jakarta Stake Primary President: An Interview with Mery Halim Mak,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “First Surakarta Stake President: An Interview with President Budi Susanto,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Surakarta Stake President: An Interview with the President Wijoyo Santoso,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Surakarta Stake Relief Society President: An Interview with Arpi Sudjarwo,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Surabaya District President: An Interview with President Danu Kurniawan,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Leader and Member Support Coordinator and National Communication Director: An Interview with Ricky Pudja Mak,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Indonesia Publishing Service Division Manager: An Interview with Sriyatin Limbong,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Material Management: An Interview with Sujud Ariono,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Local Unit Support and the First Jakarta Stake Bishop: An Interview with Agus Setijawan,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Facility Management Group’s Manager: An Interview with Dean Mardilan,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Indonesia Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist: An Interview with Yos Enos Kusumo,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Indonesia Welfare & Humanitarian Senior Couple Missionaries: An Interview with the Hastriter’s and the Lalatin’s,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “50 Years (1969-2019) Marking the Church in Indonesia: Rise and Shine” Book: An Interview with Sugiyanto and Titik Susanti,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Jesse H.Q. Chou, “First Missionaries in Indonesia and Indonesia Jakarta Mission President 2007-2010: An Interview with Ross Marchant,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 25(1), Spring 2024, [page numbers]. Submitted & In Review.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Jo Ya Hsu, “The History of the Church in Hong Kong,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 24(1), Spring 2023, 1–24.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The First Stake President in Hong Kong: An Interview with Shiu-Tat (Sheldon) Poon,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 24(1), Spring 2023, 25–36.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Jo Ya Hsu, “Area Seventy from Hong Kong: An Interview with Elder Kuen (Tony) Ling,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 24(1), Spring 2023, 37–42.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Area Seventy from Hong Kong: An Interview with Elder Zeno Chow,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 24(1), Spring 2023, 43–54.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Area Seventy from Hong Kong: An Interview with Elder Chi Keung (Alan) Cheung and Tsai Hsia (Tracy) Chen,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 24(1), Spring 2023, 55–67.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “From shamanism to the gospel of Jesus Christ: A Mongolian branch president’s conversion story,” LDS Living, 13 December 2022.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “A sweet friendship: How 2 women became the first full-time missionaries called from Mongolia,” LDS Living, 21 November 2022.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Jonathan A. Keith, “History of the Church in Guam,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 23(1), Spring 2022, 1–17.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The First Temple President and Matron for the Yigo Guam Temple: An Interview with Marlo Lopez and Memnet Lopez,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 23(1), Spring 2022, 143–161.
Kathleen A. J. Mohr, Jacob D. Downs, Petra Chou, Hsiaomei Tsai, “Using Read-Alouds to Teach Inferencing from the Start,” Early Childhood Education Journal, January 14, 2022; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-022-013118
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The ‘Taipei Temple Square’ Complex for the Chinese Saints,” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 22(2), Fall 2021, 81–95.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Taiwan Finance Manager: Interviews with Tang Mei-Lan (Meryl) and Horng Yu-Yen (Emily),” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 22(2), Fall 2021, 156–164.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Taiwan Local Unit Analyst: An Interview with Yen Wei-Chun (Jason),” Latter-day Saints Historical Studies, 22(2), Fall 2021, 165–169.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The Asia Area Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Latter-day Saint Historical Studies, 21(2), Fall 2020, 79–82.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Interview with Lee Hing Kuen (Rick): Asia Area Translation and Publishing Services Manager in Wan Chai, Hong Kong,” Latter-day Saint Historical Studies, 21(2), Fall 2020, 83–92.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Interview with Chia Yau Wah (Jolyn): Asia Area and Hong Kong Distribution Center Manager in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong,” Latter-day Saint Historical Studies, 21(2), Fall 2020, 93–100.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Interview with Cheuk Chor-Hin (Patrick): Asia Area Welfare Services and Humanitarian Services Manager,” Latter-day Saint Historical Studies, 21(2), Fall 2020, 111–118.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, “Interview with Leung Siu Wa (Albert): Asia Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager in Wan Chai, Hong Kong,” Latter-day Saint Historical Studies, 21(2), Fall 2020, 119–127.
Carrie Ashcraft, Petra Chou, and Cindy Jones, “Desegregating Classrooms in the 21st Century: Recognizing and Removing Barriers to Advanced Courses and a Rigorous Curriculum for All Students,” Teachers College Record, April 28, 2020; https://www.tcrecord.org; ID Number: 23287.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The First Missionaries in Mongolia,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 114–132.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The History of Seminaries and Institutes in Mongolia,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 133–148.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “The Translation of the Mongolian Book of Mormon and Other Latter-day Scriptures,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 149–171.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Mongolia’s First Family: An Interview with Dashgerel Doyod and Enkhtuvshin Togtokh,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 173–180.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “First Missionaries from Mongolia: An Interview with Batchimeg Magsar and Soyolmaa Urtnasan,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 181–187.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “First Stake President in Mongolia: An Interview with Odgerel Ochirjav and Ariunchimeg Tserenjav,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 188–198.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “An Opera Singer and the First Patriarch in Mongolia: An Interview with Buted Altangerel,” Mormon Historical Studies, 20(2), Fall 2019, 199–204.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “CES Missionary Couples Serving around the World,” Religious Educator, 20(3), 2019, 154–75.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Growth from Service,” Liahona, December 2018, 37.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “History of Seminaries and Institutes in Hong Kong,” Mormon Historical Studies, 18(1), Spring 2018, 27–56.
Jason Swensen (contributors: Felipe Chou and Petra Chou), “Book Chronicles 60 Years of Faith, Church Growth on ‘Beautiful Island’ of Taiwan,” Church News, February 7, 2018.
Jason Swensen (contributors: Felipe Chou and Petra Chou), “The Church in Taiwan: ‘Beautiful Island,’” Church News, February 4, 2018, 8–9.
Jason Swensen (contributors: Felipe Chou and Petra Chou), “60-plus years of the Church in Taiwan: ‘Beautiful Island’ a mormon sanctuary in the Chinese realm,” Deseret News: LDS Church News, January 31, 2018 (updated February 2, 2018).
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Odgerel Ochirjav, “Mongolia’s Got Talent,” Liahona, December 2017, 46–47.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Odgerel Ochirjav, “Mongolia’s Got Talent,” Ensign, December 2017, 10–11.
Megan Jensen (contributors: Felipe Chou and Petra Chou), “What’s new: ‘Voice of the Saints in Taiwan’ a history of the LDS Church in the small island nation,” Deseret News: Faith, September 13, 2017.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Tyler Thorsted, “The Chinese Scriptures,” Mormon Historical Studies, 17(1&2), Spring/Fall 2016, 85–119.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Like the Widow of Zarephath: The Miracle of Fast Offerings,” Liahona, July 2016, 24–27.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, “Like the Widow of Zarephath: The Miracle of Fast Offerings,” Ensign, July 2016, 32–35.
Professional Presentations & Devotionals (9 presentations)
“The History of the Church in Mongolia: The First Stake in Mongolia and Deseret International Charities (2007-2020).” Presented at the 2023 BYU Education Week – Belief Enhance Inquiry, Study Amplifies Faith, and Revelation Leads to Deeper Understanding by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, Provo, UT, August 25, 2023.
“The History of the Church in Mongolia: Gathering Places and the Translation of the Mongolian Scriptures (1997-2007).” Presented at the 2023 BYU Education Week – Belief Enhance Inquiry, Study Amplifies Faith, and Revelation Leads to Deeper Understanding by Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Provo, UT, August 24, 2023.
“The History of the Church in Mongolia: The Mongolian Mission and the Church Educational System (1995-1997).” Presented at the 2023 BYU Education Week – Belief Enhance Inquiry, Study Amplifies Faith, and Revelation Leads to Deeper Understanding by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, Provo, UT, August 23, 2023.
“The History of the Church in Mongolia: The First Missionaries Arrive in Mongolia (1984-1995).” Presented at the 2023 BYU Education Week – Belief Enhance Inquiry, Study Amplifies Faith, and Revelation Leads to Deeper Understanding by Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Provo, UT, August 22, 2023.
“Voices of Pioneer Latter-day Saint Women in Mongolia.” Presented at the 2023 Church History in the Pacific and Asia Conference - Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, Laie, HI, March 3, 2023.
“Chinese Temple Matrons in Taiwan and Hong Kong.” Presented at the 2023 Church History in the Pacific and Asia Conference – Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia by Petra Chou, Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Jo-Ya Hsu, and Sophia Lestina, Laie, HI, March 3, 2023.
“The Role of Connectives in Reading Comprehension Across Languages.” Presented at the 2020 or 49th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education by Petra Chou, Las Vegas, NV, February 28, 2020.
“Early Missionary Efforts in Hong Kong by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 1852-1955.” Presented at the 2019 Western History Association 59th Annual Conference: What Happens in the West Doesn’t Stay in the West - A Western Church in a Global Setting: Decentering and Re-Centering Mormonism by Petra Chou, Las Vegas, NV, October 19, 2019.
“Unto Every Kindred, Tongue, and People.” Presented at the 2015 or 44th Sidney B. Sperry Symposium - The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon: A Marvelous Work and a Wonder by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou, Provo, UT, October 24, 2015.
Professional Recordings & Broadcasts (28 published and others forthcoming)
Ben Hancok [contribution by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou], “The Mongolian Latter-Day Saints You Need to Know About – Felipe & Petra Chou,” For All The Saints With Ben Hancok, May 19, 2024. YouTube Video, 01:12:24, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNJIfY8g1Ic&t=2837s.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩賽亞書第25-28章:幫助新興一代 | Mosiah 25–28 Helping the Rising Generation.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 22. May 10, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:30:03, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=1zeD9ixA_HI.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩賽亞書第18-24章: 聖約帶來拯救 | Mosiah 18–24 Covenants bring Deliverance.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 21. May 3, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:36:23, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=x3sYP6MfOfQ.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩賽亞書第11-17章: 阿賓納代代表基督 | Mosiah 11–17 Abinadi represents Christ.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 20. April 26, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:25:10, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=AfyABzoDUXA.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩賽亞書第7-10章:神通過祂的先知來拯救 | Mosiah 7–10 God delivers through his prophet.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 19. April 19, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:34:33, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=ploezckLOeU.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩賽亞書第4-6章:心靈的巨大轉變 | Mosiah 4–6 A Mighty Change of Heart.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 18. April 12, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:27:51, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=PUX6FXpWkEU.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩賽亞書第1-3章:為我們的神服務 | Mosiah 1–3 Serve Our Lord.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 17. April 5, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:20:14, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=eWJdrY5T-54.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “以挪士書～摩爾門語:與神有效的溝通 | Enos~Words of Mormon: Effective Communication with the Lord.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 16. March 29, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:34:43, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=K0c9B5ggwnY.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “雅各書第5-7章:橄欖樹 | Jacob 5-7 Olive Tree.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 15. March 22, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:40:42, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=MhD3FGunrjo.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “雅各書第1-4章:光大我們的召喚 | Jacob 1-4 Magnify our calling.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 14. March 15, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:46:41, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=0mHUtnEM8I.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “復活節 | Easter.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 13. March 8, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:33:58, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=lfn8hEmnlu4.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第31-33章:基督的教義 | 2 Nephi 31-33 The Doctrine of Christ.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 12. March 1, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:31:44, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=iQC8V5l7g6A.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第26-30章:奇妙又奇妙的事 | 2 Nephi 26-30 Marvelous Work and Wonder.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 11. February 24, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:47:39, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=XMvRlWL43Rw.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第20-25章:因基督而快樂 | 2 Nephi 20-25 Rejoice in Christ.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 10. February 16, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:28:52, https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=B8BLwR2MAE.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第11-19章:主啊, 請差遣我 | 2 Nephi 11-19 Lord, send me.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 09. February 9, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:30:22, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QTrmlQvZPE.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第6-10章:觉醒吧！主必帮助你 | 2 Nephi 6-10 Awake! The Lord will help you.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 08. February 2, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:34:35, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyEVoTIF9VY.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第3-5章:四位約瑟 | 2 Nephi 3-5 Four Josephs.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 07. January 26, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:37:36, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlEsirjxYf4.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓二書第1-2章:服從帶給我們昌盛 – 2 Nephi 1-2 Obedience brings us prosperity.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 06. January 19, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:20:28, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwzUVPgK2pM&t=605s.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓一書第16-22章第二節:當代的利阿賀拿 – 1 Nephi 16-22 Part 2: Today’s Liahona.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 05 Part 2. January 12, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:37:49, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfvO0XfF7o0&t=5s.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓一書第16-22章第一節:弓與箭 – 1 Nephi 16-22 Part 1: Bow and Arrow.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 05 Part 1. January 12, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:21:22, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6jyCz_sX_Y&t=321s.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓一書第11-15章:看!我看過去 – 1 Nephi 11-15: Look! And I Looked.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 04. January 8, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:27:45, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5UH79goD8Y&t=11s.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓一書第6-10章:神聖的幫助與指引 – 1 Nephi 6-10: Divine Help and Guidance.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 03. January 3, 2024. YouTube Video, 00:26:29, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLXfk_H4qQ.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “尼腓一書第1-5章:第一次異象 – 1 Nephi 1-5: First Vision.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 02. December 19, 2023. YouTube Video, 00:38:00, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2G6Ip14A3g.
Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou. “摩爾門徑序言 – Book of Mormon: Intro.” Scripture Central Mandarin channel, Lesson 01. December 19, 2023. YouTube Video, 00:17:31, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-79b4SBBiAs&t=12s.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou. “The First Stake in Mongolia and Deseret International Charities (2007-2020) – The History of the Church in Mongolia (2023 BYU Education Week).” BYU Continuing Education – InspirED. Lesson 04. October 2023. Video, 00:58:30. https://inspired.byu.edu/programs/petra-and-po-nien-filipe-chou-the-history-of-the-church-in-mongolia-the-first-stakes?category_id=113109.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou. “Gathering Places and the Translation of the Mongolian Scriptures (1997-2007) – The History of the Church in Mongolia (2023 BYU Education Week).” BYU Continuing Education – InspirED. Lesson 03. October 2023. Video, 00:57:02. https://inspired.byu.edu/programs/petra-and-po-nien-filipe-chou-the-history-of-the-church-in-mongolia-gathering-places?category_id=113109.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou. “The Mongolian Mission and the Church Educational System (1995-1997) – The History of the Church in Mongolia (2023 BYU Education Week).” BYU Continuing Education – InspirED. Lesson 02. October 2023. Video, 01:01:20. https://inspired.byu.edu/programs/petra-and-po-nien-filipe-chou-the-history-of-the-church-in-mongolia-the-mongolian-mission?category_id=113109.
Petra Chou and Po Nien (Felipe) Chou. “The First Missionaries Arrive in Mongolia (1984-1995) – The History of the Church in Mongolia (2023 BYU Education Week).” BYU Continuing Education – InspirED. Lesson 01. October 2023. Video, 00:40:53. https://inspired.byu.edu/programs/petra-and-po-nien-filipe-chou-the-history-of-the-church-in-mongolia-the-first-missionaries?category_id=113109.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
BYU Religious Studies Center research grant 2016-2024
$6,800 and $7,800 (2022), $8,000 and $14,000 (2023), $7,990 (2024).
$7,500 (2016-17), $4,300 (2018), $8,600 (2019), $5,500 (2020), $1,200 (2021).
Research Assistantship Award, BYU 1997
Academic Scholarship, BYU 1997
Vice-President, Taiwanese-Chinese Student Association, BYU 1997
Academic Scholarship, Ricks College 1993
House President, Cheng Chek Chee Secondary School, Hong Kong 1988-1989
CHURCH & COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1989-present
· Church callings and assignments
- Stake Relief Society counselor, ward Relief Society president & counselor, ward Young Women president & counselor, branch Primary president & teacher, Sunday school and gospel doctrine teacher, Trek ma & pa, early morning seminary & institute teacher, translator, temple ordinance worker, teacher improvement coordinator, and scout troop chair & training coordinator.
· S&I and CRD Research Committee at Church Headquarters 2016-2021
- assist with various research and evaluation projects for the worldwide Church.
· Missionary service, Cantonese-speaking missionary in the Hong Kong Mission 1993-1995
Volunteer Community Service 1988-present
· Volunteer: school, nursing homes, developmental center, cannery, ESL teacher, family center, humanitarian projects, hygiene kits, hospital, and welfare/food distribution center.
· Projects: JustServe, Dolls of Hope, BSA, and Utah State Hospital.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
· Hawaii Teacher Standard Board - Standard License
- Teaching Chinese K-12
· Professional Educator License for the State of Utah, Level P
- License Area of Concentration: Secondary Education
- Endorsements: Chinese Dual Immersion Endorsement
· Translation certification from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LANGUAGES
· English (native): speak (high), read (high), and write (high).
· Chinese Cantonese (native): speak (high), read (high), and write (high).
· Chinese Mandarin (native): speak (high), read (high), and write (high).
INTERESTS & WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCE
I married Po Nien (Felipe) Chou in the China Hong Kong Temple, and we have 4 children. I was born in Hong Kong and spent most of my life in Asia and the US, traveling to most of the states in the US and 24 countries or territories in the world, providing me with a broad global perspective.
· Asia: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
· Europe: England UK, France, Italy, Vatican City State, and Switzerland.
· North America: US, Canada, and Panama.
· South America: Peru.
· Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Vanuatu.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
CV Last Revised 4/30/2024