教练 Stories
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爱好: snowboarding, playing tennis, reading Having taught abroad in Thailand, Chile and India, Chris brings his international experience with him to the classroom. E-waste, conflict minerals, diet and the environment are just some of the trending topics discussed in Chris’s Global Issues elective class. A fun fact about Chris? He enjoys cooking when he’s not teaching. Soups are his favorite during the cooler winter months. Ask Chris for his butternut squash soup recipe when 你看到他了吗! Chris’s ADVICE to students: “Don’t forget that success is not just about preparing 托福考试. It’s about language skills. You have to combine test-taking skills and English language skills to succeed.” |
 金绿色Associate Director / English 教练Years at IG: 20 |
爱好: cooking, traveling, being active Along with her duties as Associate Director, Kim also teaches the elective class, “The 故事 of America” every Monday and Wednesday. A few fun facts about Kim ~ Although Kim is at every student activity engaging with students, she’s shyer than she appears to be. With her love of travel, Kim would like to visit Morocco 一个 day or revisit Cuba. Kim’s ADVICE to current and future students, “Ask questions and learn from those answers. 不要害羞.”
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爱好: playing the violin, reading, listening to music Most students will have the opportunity to get to know Ben as a student in his class or as a student seeking academic advice. In addition to his multiple roles as teacher, advisor, and academic coordinator, Ben can be seen as Santa during Christmas or Uncle Sam on Independence Day. Ben’s love for working with and learning from people from other cultures has kept him at International 网关 for 13 years. Ben lived and taught in Japan before joining International 网关. He’s also traveled throughout Europe, Central America and Southeast Asia. A fun fact about Ben is that he can say “no problem” in 10 different languages! Ben’s ADVICE for students: "Read a lot. Watch English movies with subtitles. 使用 the language with native English speakers is the best way to learn." |
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爱好: kayaking, gardening, reading, spending time with her children In her 20 years with International 网关, Marianne has worn multiple hats. 许多 former students may remember her as the former Custom 项目 协调员. Marianne managed, organized and taught groups of students for a unique cultural and language learning experience. Her welcoming smile and positive energy helped students adjust smoothly to American culture and teaching styles. Marianne’s ADVICE to students: “The students that make the most progress and that are happiest are those that take risks in their speaking, and have fun with the language 和文化.” |
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爱好: traveling, watching Korean dramas Julie knows what it means to be an international student. In her early 20s, she left China to pursue her academic career. After earning her Ph.D. in International 教育 in England and then working in Canada and Boston, Julie set roots at International 网关. In addition to her professional accomplishments and in-depth knowledge of the admissions process, Julie's warm personality and commitment to student success help to define the "heart" of International 网关. Julie's ADVICE to students: “Embrace the study abroad experience. Don’t be scared.” |
克里斯Fathman
本梯子平台
Marianne Wheeler
朱莉·杨