All members of the Intensive English Language Program faculty and administration have graduate training and experience in the teaching of English as a second language (ESL). The instructors are creative, concerned ESL professionals, skilled in adapting their teaching to the needs of their students.  

The faculty of the Intensive English Language Program have taught and lived in many countries, including Brasil, Canada, Colombia, France, Holland, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. Foreign languages spoken by members of the faculty include Dutch, French, German, Italian, Persian, and Spanish.

Any questions or comments you wish to send by email can be directed to the IELP.

The current members of the administrative staff and faculty of the Intensive English Language Program are:

Administrative Staff


Martyn J. Miller, Director, Office of International Services; Ph. D., The University of Georgia
Maureen McNerney, Assistant Director for Intensive English; M. A., The University of Toronto

Jessica DeSante, Accountant
Ruthie Rivera-Ramos, Secretary

Administrative Teaching Staff

Joshua Kraut, Social Activities Coordinator; M.A. The Pennsylvania State University
Robert Naborn, Academic Coordinator; M.A., The University of Kansas
Dennis Serge, Homestay/Cultural Education Program Coordinator; Ed. M., Temple University

                                                                                                                                                  
Teaching Staff

Carolyn J. Band, Ed. M., Temple University
Kathy Bell, Ed. M., Colombia International University
Maria Farias, M.S., Pittsburg State University, Kansas
Ernie McCain, M. A., The University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Carolyn McCoy, M. S., Temple University
Sherri Michalovic, M. Ed., Temple University
John Milbury-Steen, Ph. D., The University of Sussex, England
Effie Pourshahidi, M. Ed, Temple University
Gale White, M. S., The University of Pennsylvania