Administrative Team

I was born and raised in Northern California. I received my B.A. in History with a Minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University in Utah. I also had the opportunity during that time to live in the Canary Islands. This experience allowed me begin my acquisition of a foreign language, and it was also my first time living abroad which was very exciting. After receiving my degree, I decided to...

Fatima Esseili is Associate Professor in the Department of English and Director of the ESL Academy. With over 15 years of experience in the field of Second Language Studies, Fatima has taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in national and international contexts including China, Lebanon, Mexico, Qatar, and the UAE. In addition, she has taught various EAP and ESL courses in different US institutions including the University of...

Andy Pulford holds a B.A. from Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and an M.A in Intercultural Studies and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He has worked with a variety of programs in various positions from teacher to director and enjoys meeting students from all over the world and helping them with the transition to life and studies in the US.

I hold a BA in Sociology from the University of Guam. Growing up on an island led me to exploring different corners of the world which led me to France where I acquired my Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate. From there, I started my career in teaching English abroad. I have always loved learning different languages and immersing myself in different cultures. When I’m not working, you can...