The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Jennifer Ventimiglia, Ph.D. candidate in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, for a month-long English Language Specialist project. Ventimiglia is a doctoral student in EPOL's Global Studies in Education program.
Ventimiglia will focus on environmental issues and sustainable development in Albania. This project is one of approximately 240 that the English Language Specialist Program supports each year. The English Language Specialist Program is the premier opportunity for leaders in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) to enact meaningful and sustainable changes in how English is taught abroad.
During their projects, English Language Specialists may conduct intensive teacher training, advise ministries of education to participate in high-level educational consultations, and offer plenary presentations at regional, national, or international TESOL conferences. These projects are challenging, and those selected represent the best of the U.S. TESOL community. In return, the program provides professional development opportunities to help participants experience different cultures and build skills that can greatly enhance their TESOL careers at home.
Congratulations to Jennifer on being selected for this prestigious award program!
