Erin Gotthardt
Interests: I enjoy many things. Some of my favorite things are Disney, movies, music, travel, food, culture, and science. I spend most of my time with my two young daughters, so I also love to talk about being a mom.
Education: BS in Psychology from the University of Scranton;
MA in Elementary Education (with a reading and ESL focus) from the University of Central Florida
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Melissa Morris2
Profession: I currently own a Virtual Assistance company and provide support to clients across the globe and I also teach English online with two different companies to students based in China.
Interests: I currently live abroad in Thailand and I love to explore this beautiful country and the surrounding countries in Asia. I have traveled to 9 countries in South East Asia and I enjoy learning about the different cultures of each country, trying the delicious food and meeting many new people along my travels!
Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a major in Management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Lacey Randolph
Profession: Homeschool teacher. Business Owner. Graphic Designer. Pampering Specialist
Interests: I am a wife and a mother of 5. I teach my children at home. I've been married for 2 years. I enjoy reading, painting and cooking. I love trying new things. I like to write in my journal. I like to sing really loud, especially in the car. I like to take pictures and go on new adventures or travel to new places. I enjoy meditating. I love coffee and spending time with my children. I am very creative and enjoy making things. I love the smell of the ocean and sand between my toes.
Education: High School Diploma
NA I
Home School Certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Cox Heidi
Profession: Chef
Interests: I Love to travel, and read, and learn. Everything I can. I love to listen to everyone stories and learn about their own cultures and lives while sharing my own. This is how we grow as humans. I am currently in Puerto Vallarta Mexico and enjoying life and the beach here. Areas of study that I enjoy are Art, History, Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, and Medical studies.
Education: I went to University of Great Falls and studied Nursing and Art.
I studied Culinary Arts as an apprentice to several different chefs, with mastery in many forms, but excelling in pastry. I Love to create different and creative desserts.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Willow Rose Gahm
Interests: Dance, Music, Travel
Education: TEFL, TESOL, TEYL, Business English, Exam English, Hospitality English, Montessori Teachers Assistant, currently pursuing a bachelors degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Tara
Profession: Medical Transcriptionist and Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Interests: Travel, shopping, watching movies/tv, and helping others.
Education: Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University
Bachelor's in Psychology, Troy University
Associate's in Medical Assisting, Career Technical College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Margaret P-D
Profession: English Language Instructor
Interests: I love discussing current events, books, music etc. I also love hiking and other outdoor activities
Education: Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UCLA, TEFL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Janet Walker
Profession: Freelance copy editor and substitute teacher.
Interests: I love watching old TV series on YouTube (e.g., "Columbo" and "What's My Line"); listening to quality music (Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, et al); and reading good fiction (Margaret Mitchell's GONE WITH THE WIND, Gloria Naylor's MAMA DAY, etc.).
Education: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia
Major: English (Rhetoric and Composition). Minor: African American Studies
· Presenter, “The Mammy as Molder of Sexual Identity and Sexual Behavior in Lillian Smith’s Strange Fruit,” Flannery O’Connor and Other Georgia Writers: A Scholarly Conference, Georgia State College & University, Milledgeville, GA, April 1, 2006.
· Scholarship recipient, English, Ronald McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, 2003-05.
· Dean’s Key Award, 2003, and 4.0 GPA (2000 to 2004, part-time enrollment).
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Augusta, Georgia
Double Major: English (Creative Writing) and Communications (Journalism)
· Recipient, Walter Wiggins-James Lott Communications Scholarship, 1995-97
· Dean’s List, 1994, 1996
· Publication, “The Disney Girl,” critical essay published in national college text, The Great American Bologna Festival and Other Student Essays (Paul Sladky, ed., St. Martin’s Press, New York, pp. 71-75).
· Student Presenter, Conference on College Composition and Communications, Nashville, TN, March 17-19, 1994.
· Student Presenter, Penn State Conference on Rhetoric and Composition. State College, PA, July 7-10, 1993.
· Recipient, Will Shingleton Writing Scholarship, 1992-93.
· Recipient, Samantha Dawes Wich Scholarship for Creative Writing, 1992-93.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Shanon A
Profession: ASL Student
Interests: Theatre, dance, writing, nature, animals, reading, yoga, holistic medicine, meeting new people!
Education: I am currently at university studying American Sign Language!
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Lea Carraro
Interests: I love practicing yoga and meditation. Traveling and eating delicious food.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Angela I
Profession: Case Manager for the State of Illinois
Interests: I enjoy talking about finances, career development, fashion, family, culture, education, and life in America. Tell me something new. I can talk a little about everything.
Education: I went to the City Colleges of Chicago and earned my Associate of Science in Biochemistry. I transferred to Northern Illinois University where I studied Psychology and Family Consumer Nutrition Sciences. I earned my Masters in public administration. I went to Roosevelt and I earned my paralegal certification. Wow now that was a lot. I never stop learning.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Queen Elizabeth
Profession: Stay At Home Mom
Interests: I have been trying to learn Spanish, so I understand how difficult it can me to learn a new language! I like to travel and experience new cultures. When my child goes to bed I like to sew, make jewelry, craft and create! I also like to read books and bake cookies.
Education: I have a TESOL certificate and an Associates Degree in Science.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Carla Pet
Profession: My last profession was Office Manager
Interests: I have a four-year-old who has just entered school. I like to play cards, shoot pool, talk with friends, and participate in community events.
Education: I have graduated from the Office and Payroll Administrator and Criminal Justice programs. I was a certified TESOL instructor many years ago.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Dawndra B
Profession: Travel Agent, Teacher
Interests: I enjoy traveling and learning new cultures.
Education: Oklahoma State University, Business Administration
Northern Oklahoma College, AgriBusiness
Northern Oklahoma College, Mathematics Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
lashan haskins
Profession: I currently work for a company that builds computer trays. I assist in training employees that need to learn how to assemble parts into the computer trays
Interests: I try to live life to the fullest even though that can be hard at times in today's world. I love to travel, watch tv and I love to eat I am a foodie lol (laughing out loud). I enjoy the outdoors such as camping I am not to fond of road trips because I always fall asleep. I like to go bowling, swimming, skating and any other physical activities.
Education: Bachelor's degree is Business Administration ( Healthcare Management)
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Rebecca EM
Profession: Science Teacher
Interests: I'm obviously very interested in science, particularly space. I also like to spend my evenings catching up on a good Netflix series!
Education: I have a Master's degree in Physics from Swansea University and a PGCE from Cambridge University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Amber USA
Profession: Consultant
Interests: Now that my daughter has gone off to college, I am finding new ways to improve my community and our planet. I am meeting new people, finding solutions to problems and helping any way I can. I believe that hard work is important- and dreams matter!
Education: MA ABT US History, Southern Methodist University
BA History, Hampton University
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Tiffany
Profession: Educator
Interests: I love shopping, cooking, reading, and learning about new cultures.
Education: Sam Houston State University-Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University-Counseling
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Bianca
Profession: Project Manager and Computer Systems Trainer
Interests: I enjoy reading; listening to music; watching movies, music, Netflix; and watching Soccer - or as you may call it, football. I also enjoy learning about world history and other cultures. I love learning new languages -- I can pick up a few phrases but haven't become fluent in anything yet!
Education: Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Public Administration
Spoken Languages: English (Native)