Munni V. Subramanian
Background: Born and raised in
Fiji but moved around a lot to various parts of the
world. Taught in Preschool, Elementary Schools and High schools in
Fiji and Hawaii.
Taught ESL at BYU,
Hawaii. Implemented ESL program at Benemerito De Las Americas
in
Mexico City. Taught ESL and Adult Ed. at Australian Language Center in Fairfield,
Australia
.
Education: Diploma in Elementary Education from
Fiji. B.A in Tesol and A.A in Early
Childhood Ed. from BYU,
Hawaii. M.A in Adult Ed and M.P.C. in Professional
Communication from
Western Sydney University, Australia.

Dorothy T. Wheeler
Background: Born in
New York City, raised in New York and Connecticut. Lived in
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, India, Korea, Japan, Turkey, and Central Asia. Traveled in
Europe, Canada, and Latin America. Taught ESL at the University of Hawaii at Manoa,
Kapiolani Community College, TransPacific Hawaii College, Hawaii Pacific University,
Roosevelt High School (Honolulu), the Continental School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), and
the Saudi Arabian International School-British Dutch Section ('Jeddah Prep') (Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia)
Education: MA in ESL, 2002, University of Hawaii at Manoa; BA in Liberal Studies,
emphasis in ESL, 1997, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

 

 

 

 

 

Sherene Ariffin
Background: Born and raised in
Singapore. Speak English, Mandarin, Bahasa
Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. Special interests are sociolinguistics, reading and
writing, effects of culture on language learners.
Education: Graduated with a BSc. in Banking and Finance (Hons) from
University of
London
, lead college London School of Economics. Currently working on her MA in
Teaching English as a Second Language (MATESL) at Hawaiˇ®i
Pacific University.

Larke A. Golaski
Background: Born and raised in the
US. Lived abroad for 10 years and taught
English in
Taiwan. Thailand and Laos. Worked as an English-language
instructor at
Krirk Business College in Bangkok and for USAID and Lao
Airlines in
Vientiane, Laos, as well as for the International Business
program of IMPAC. Developed a glossary of public health, social work and
nursing terms to be used to train community health workers.
Education: B.A., 1981
University of Hawaii; ESL teaching certificate, 1969
USIS,
Taipei; DOD language program .1985

Britton Brooks
Background: Born in
California and raised in Hawaii. Traveled to the United Kingdom,
Europe, Japan, and Egypt. Taught 5-9 year olds in Seattle. Assisted in Cultural and
linguistic immersion for Korean and Japanese students in
Hawaii.
Education: B.A. 2005, English, UH Manoa.

Hsuan-Fan Yen
Background: Born and raised in
Taiwan. Taught English to international students at
Hawaii Pacific University and Central Middle School in Hawaii. Speak English, Mandarin
Chinese and Taiwanese.
Education: M.A. TESL and BSBA, 2004,
Hawaii Pacific University. Master of Art, 2004,
Teaching English as a Second Language. B.S., 1999, Business Administration.

Anne Combs
Background: Born in
Ohio and has lived in Hawaii for many years. Taught TOEFL and
worked with children ranging in age from 4 to high school. Prepared students for taking
standardized exams such as the SAT.
Education: B.A., 2004, Childhood Education,
University of Hawaii at Manoa; Currently
pursuing a master's degree in social work at UH Manoa.

Dennis Lear
Background: Taught ESL/FL in
Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and the U.S. at both
private and public schools. Taught at the college level in the U.S.
Education: B.S., 1979, Business Administration, Central Michigan University; Graduate
Certificate in Education, 1990, Central Connecticut University; Cambridge/RAS CELTA
Certification, 1999, Center for English Studies.

Douglas H. Luciani
Background: Born in
Boston, Massachusetts. Lived in various places around the
United States while growing up in the Navy. Taught EFL in Thailand and Taiwan.
Worked as an English instructor at
Hawaii Pacific University.

Education: M.B.A., 1998, University of Hawaii at Manoa; TESL Certificate, 1992, Hawaii
Pacific University
; B.A., Political Science, 1978, Northeastern University.

Murray Cohen
Background: Born in
Philadelphia, Pa., Taught ESL as a visiting teacher in the public
school system in
Copenhagen, Denmark. Later taught English conversation and
composition at
Han Yang University in Seoul, Korea.
Education: B.A.,
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Kim, Hae Rim
Background: Born in
Korea. Counselor/Instructor in Nesscap, Inc., Developed and
implemented an self-enhancement training program in Nesscap, Inc.
Education: Enrolled in PhD. Program(Psychology), MA in Psychology,
Harvard
University
, Cambridge, MA


Kwan Jay Cho, PhD.
Background: Born in
Korea. Taught Management/ Statistics at Busan Women
University
. President of the Advisory Council for Peaceful Unification of Korea. Visiting
Scholar at
Dankook University and University of Hawaii. Worked as researcher at Dong
A University in
Korea.
Education: M.A., 1986,
Central Michigan University for MA. Ph.D. in Management
Education, 1991,
University of Southern California. L.A., California

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Murray Cohen
Director of Studies
Yoko West
Administrative Coordinator
Kim, Hae Rim
Assistant to Director of Studies
Adviser

Yong Kook Chang, Ph.D.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kwan Jay Cho, Ph. D.
Director/President
Vice President

Jung Ja Koo
Director/ Treasure
Hyung Joon Koo