Faculty and Staff
The University of Iowa's Intensive English Program instructors are highly qualified and hold advanced degrees in TESL or related fields. All full-time instructors have knowledge of at least one second language. The instructors in the program have also traveled extensively and have taught English in countries such as Botswana, Ecuador, Japan, and Kenya.
Director:
Maureen Burke
Coordinator, ESL Programs
A.B. History and Teacher Education, Emmanuel College, Boston
M.A. Linguistics with ESL emphasis, The University of Iowa
Full-time Instructors: Sue Almén-Whittaker
B.A. Scandinavian Studies, Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota
M.A. Linguistics, University of Wisconsin
Alicia Ambler
B.A. Linguistics, The University of Iowa
M.A. Linguistics with TESL focus, The University of Iowa
Nicole Eustice
B.A. Spanish and Linguistics, The University of Iowa
M.A. Linguistics with TESL focus, The University of Iowa
Jennifer Gerbyshak
B.A. Linguistics, The University of Iowa
M.A. Linguistics/TESL, The University of Iowa
Susan Isham
B.A. French, University of Illinois
M.A. French, The University of Iowa
Kate Kasten
B.A. Psychology, Grinnell College, Iowa
M.A. English with ESL Specialization, Iowa State University
Melissa Meisterheim
B.A. Spanish and English, Truman State University
M.A. Linguistics with TESL focus, The University of Iowa
Ph.D. Linguistics, The University of Iowa
PART-TIME Instructors:
Melanie
Krupa, B.A. English,
TEFL Certification
Karen Price, M.A. Linguistics/TESL
Administrators:
Michael Bortscheller
Project Assistant
B.A. Spanish and Linguistics, The University of Iowa
M.A. Linguistics with TESL focus, The University of Iowa
Michele Gerot
Program Secretary