Education and Professional Experiences

Education

• Ed.D. Languages and Education, Department of Languages, Literature and the Social Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Dissertation:  The Construction and Maintenance of Behaviors in a Content-Based Language Instruction Classes
• M.Ed. TESOL, Department of Languages, Literature and the Social Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Thesis: Cognitive Curricula:  An investigation of Content-Based Language Programs
• M.A. Applied Linguistics, Department of Languages, Literature and the Social Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University
• B.A. History, Columbia College, Columbia University

Current Professional Position

• Regional English Language Officer for Central and Southeastern Europe (2003-present)
  Responsible for U.S. Department of State sponsored and organized English language programs in 16 posts in Southeastern and Central Europe.   Responsibilities include providing program evaluations, organizing and implementing professional development programs, giving consultations to local educational institutions and posts, organizing and implementing regional conferences, coordinating exchange programs, overseeing distribution of materials, giving workshops and seminars, developing and maintaining working relations with key education contacts and coordinating activities among the 16 covered posts.