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Dr. Suzanne Panferov, Director
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~panferov

As the Director of CESL, my job is to recruit new students and promote new programs as well as to take care of our faculty, staff, and current students. CESL is like a family and I feel very lucky to support everyone here and to meet so many students from all over the world. Be sure to introduce yourself to me when you come to CESL

• Ph.D. Foreign and Second Language Education, The Ohio State University
• M.A. TESOL, The Ohio State University
• M.A. Russian Literature and Linguistics, The Ohio State University
• B.A. German/Russian, Juniata College

Dr. Nick Ferdinandt, Associate Director and Teacher Training Coordinator, nmferdin@email.arizona.edu

Over the last 17 years, I've taught a wide variety of students in a wide variety of settings - students age 9 to 71 in Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Brazil, and Mexico.  My own passion for learning languages guides my teaching of them. Now, as a part of CESL, I am dedicated to facilitating the learning and teaching of English as a second and foreign language both here in Tucson and in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.

• Ed.D. Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas
• M.A. Slavic Lang. & Lit., The Ohio State University
• B.A. Russian, Universtity of St. Thomas

Dr. Alfred Dean Stover, Assistant Director of Outreach and Professional Programs astover@email.arizona.edu

http://www.u.arizona.edu/~astover

• Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Arizona
• M.A. General Linguistics, Ohio University
• B.A. French, Shippensburg University

Cheryl Brodersen, Tutoring Program Coordinator cmwelch@email.arizona.edu

I have lived many years outside of the U.S. and love teaching and learning about other cultures. I have lots of energy and try to making my classes fun for all my CESL students!

• M.A. ELL University of Arizona, Tucson 1993
• B.A. in Secondary English Education from the University of Texas, Austin. 1986

Amy Chenail, CESL Librarian, achenail@email.arizona.edu

Linda Chu, Global Programs Development Officer, chul@email.arizona.edu

I feel very fortunate to work in a career I really enjoy.  My career change to an ESL/EFL instructor almost 20 years ago has taken me to many countries, including Korea, Japan, Spain, and Singapore.  My students have greatly enriched my life through sharing their unique cultures and diverse linguistic backgrounds.

• M.A. TESOL,  Eastern Michigan University
• B.A. Spanish,  The University of Michigan

Daniel Coates, Faculty,greephon@email.arizona.edu

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."   --Leonardo da Vinci

Dolores Delgiorgio, Evening Program Coordinator doloresd@email.arizona.edu

• M.A. TEFL, San Francisco State University
• B.A. English, Boston University

Gloria Espinosa, Admissions Office Receptionist, gloriae@email.arizona.edu

Parvaneh Farzad, Faculty, farzad@email.arizona.edu

I have taught English at the university and college levels for more than 30 years. I started teaching at CESL in 1991 and have greatly enjoyed it ever since. Being with diverse groups of ESL students is always enlightening. I learn from them about their lives and countries as I teach and get more energy as I see their motivation and enthusiasm for learning.

• M.A. TESL. University of Arizona
• M.A. English Literature. University of TehranB.A. English Language and Literature. University of Tehran

Olga Geissler, Faculty, geissler@email.arizona.edu
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~geissler

I have taught EFL in Russia and Germany and was an ESL/Writing Instructor at San Joaquin Delta College, CA. Currently I am teaching at CESL and coordinating the summer Teen English Program. In addition I am a PhD student at the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) program at the University of Arizona engaged in current research of curriculum and program design to teach ESL and writing in wider contexts that stress Content-Based instruction, communicative approach, and writing as a process. I am a member of AZ TESOL and Phi Kappa Phi.

• M.A. TESOL & M.A. RTW, CSU Stanislaus, CA
• B.A. & M.A. EFL, Ural State Pedagogical University, Russia

Megan Goold, Student Services and Immigration Advisor, mgoold@email.arizona.edu

I have been working as an educator and administrator in the field of
International Education for the past 8 years.  I have studied and lived
abroad in Spain and Latin America, and currently enjoy interacting with CESL students from diverse regions of the world."

• M.A. Latin American Studies,- University of Arizona
• B.A. Latin American Studies,- State University of New York

Fred Grande, Faculty, fgrande@email.arizona.edu

 I have been an English teacher for nearly 5 years. I began teaching at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA and I also taught for a year at a university in Oaxaca, Mexico.

• MA in TESOL, Fresno Pacific University
• BA in English, UCLA

Kathleen Hertenstein, Faculty, kathleenhert@msn.com

Dr. Ruth Kramer-Sackett, Faculty,rsackett@email.arizona.edu

My TESL experience includes teaching English in various countries including Pakistan, Colombia, Ghana and Togo (W.Africa). Currently I am teaching in Nogales, Sonora, MX and in Tucson. I appreciate the students who come to CESL as eager learners and highly motivated individuals. In return, I am continually fascinated learning about other cultures and people the world over through CESL students. The numerous contributions our students make to increase understanding and acceptance of others is invaluable. Future plans include a trip to China, this summer,to teach English and learn more about Chinese culture and traditions.

• Ph.D. Educational Leadership, Bernelli University, Alexandria, VA
• MA, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University
• MA, Special Education, U. of Michigan
• B.A, Secondary Education,Western Michigan University

Mike Lindsey, Coordinator for Curriculum and Assessment, mhl19@email.arizona.edu

As a storyteller I’ve always known the importance of motivation for teaching and learning.  After a teaching career of more than 20 years, in places such as Texas, Japan, Florida, the Navajo Reservation and Tucson, it is an honor to serve both students and teachers in my current position at CESL. Computer labs, library, curriculum, textbooks, tech equipment, supporting faculty, and supervising library and lab personnel are some of the things that keep me busy and make my days fly by.

• MA, Linguistics: TESL, University of South Florida
• BA, General & Comparative Studies (majors: English, Spanish, Asian Studies), University of Texas at Austin

Jenny Merritt, Faculty, merrittj@email.arizona.edu

I've been teaching at CESL for over a year now, but have worked with ESL/EFL students since 2000, as a teacher and as a tutor. I love to travel and learn about different cultures -- in fact my undergraduate work was primarily in Anthropology, so teaching English at CESL allows me to continue that learning by interacting with my students.

Carmen Ortiz, Sr Business Manager ortizc@email.arizona.edu

Dr. Bethyl Pearson, Faculty, bpearson@email.arizona.edu

I am excited to be a new member of the CESL faculty, having recently moved to Tucson from Phoenix, where I was a university professor of TESL for 20 years. In addition to training US students to teach ESL/EFL, I have also had the great pleasure of teaching English and/or studying language in China, France, Korea, and Mexico. I look forward to getting to know the wonderful international students here at CESL.

• Ph.D. Linguistics, Michigan State University
• M.A. Linguistics, Michigan State University
• M.Ed. English Education, Wright State University
• B.A. French Education, Albion College

Chuck Phillips, Faculty, cphillip@email.arizona.edu
Chuck's web page http://www.u.arizona.edu/~cphillip/

I grew up in Seattle, Washington, but also lived many years in the exciting city of New Orleans, Louisana, where I studied English at the University of New Orleans. Later I moved to Tucson, earned an MA in TESOL from the University of Arizona, and have been teaching at CESL since 1993.

• M.A. TESL, University of Arizona
• Teacher Certification, University of New Orleans
• B.A. English Literature, University of New Orleans

Dr. Sumayya Racy, Interim Tutoring Coordinator and Local program Development officer, sracy@email.arizona.edu

I am a native Tucsonan and I have always enjoyed learning and investigating languages. I love teaching here at CESL and am enthusiastic about developing new programs in our community. I am learning so much from my students and from my fellow teachers!

• Ph.D. Linguistics, University of ArizonaMA in Linguistics, University of Arizona
• BA in French & Art History, University of Arizona

Jenell Rae, Student Activities Coordinator, jlrae@email.arizona.edu

I am originally from southern California, and recently relocated to Tucson.  My teaching background is in ESL, literature, composition, and ESL tutor training.  I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, traveling, and hiking.  Some of the countries I have visited include Brazil, China, Mexico, and many countries in Europe.  I truly enjoy teaching, and believe that my students have helped me grow as a person.

• M.A. in English Literature, Loyola Marymount University
• B.A.in English and TESOL certification, UCLA

Steven Randall, Coordinator Nogales Program, randall@email.arizona.edu

I have been at the University of Arizona since the Fall of 2004.  I've spent a significant amount of time abroad, and have spent the last few years teaching German.  I currently teach in, and coordinate, the Nogales Program, and am really enjoying the experience, as well as the frequent exposure to Mexican culture.  I enjoy learning new languages and cultures and am happy to be a part of CESL."

• M.A. German Studies/Language Pedagogy,University of Arizona
• B.A. German, The Ohio State University

Nataly Reed, Faculty, reedn@email.arizona.edu

I have been teaching English as a Second Language since 1999 in various settings, including high school, adult education, and university courses. I especially enjoy teaching and learning about languages and cultures. At CESL, it's a pleasure to work with dedicated and enthusiastic students and colleagues.

• M.A. Applied Linguistics, University of Massachusetts, Boston
• B.A. Art History / Studio Art, Oberlin College

Linda Ross, Administrative Assistant rossl@email.arizona.edu

I have taught at CESL for twenty years and have never been bored. I get the chance to learn about the social, political and economic situation in my students' countries on a daily basis. Even though I'm the teacher, I often feel like a student at heart.

• M.A. English as a Second Language, University of Arizona
• B.A. English, Union College

Vincent Scardino, Faculty,scardinv@email.arizona.edu

Childhood in “Little Italy”, with its many dialects and ethnic groups, gave me an early fascination with the richness of my own cultural heritage and the yearning to learn about other peoples. Besides culture and language, I am deeply interested in art and nature. Teaching has been my passion for almost two decades and I have taught well over thirty different ESL and bilingual content immersion programs for various schools here in Tucson and also at Monterrey Technical Institute in Mazatlan, Sinaloa

• M.A. applied Linguistics, UA
• B.S./B.A Biology/Humanities, State University of New York at Geneseo

Hello. I am a native Tucsonan and I've been teaching at CESL for more than 25 years. I enjoy getting to know all of my students and one day hope to visit all of their countries.

• M.A. English as a Second Language, University of Arizona
• B.A. Secondary Education (Spanish), University of Arizona

Connie Ubben, Faculty, cubben@email.arizona.edu

I excited to be part of the CESL staff. I have over 5 years experience teaching ESL at all levels. I am from Kansas and teach there part of the year. I have enjoyed teaching in Nogales, and have taught for a short time in Isreal. I am also an ASL interpreter.

• M.A. Education,TESL; University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas
• B.A-MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS-Education/Administration
• A.A.-Sign Language Interpreting Degree-JCCC, Overland Park KS

• BA in English Literature, Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois

William Welch, Faculty, wwelch@email.arizona.edu

I graduated from the University of Florida with a Master's Degree in Linguistics and African Languages. I spent a few years traveling throughout South Africa documenting the oral literature of the Xhosa people. I taught ESL at Tsinghua University in Beijing last summer, and now I'm very happy to be here at CESL teaching English again. When I'm not grading papers, you can find me drinking lots of coffee, playing the piano, and trying to improve my French.

• MA in Linguistics and African Languages, the University of Florida
• BA in Linguistics, the University of Florida

Mark Wynn, Faculty, mwynn@email.arizona.edu

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