Freedom 250

From Bloomington to Carlinville, alumni from Illinois strengthen English teaching across the globe.

North Central College Professor Quanisha Charles was a Specialist in Lebanon in 2023.

Fellow and Specialist Matthew Jasniewski led STEM-focused teacher training in Tanzania.

Indiana educators shine: building English skills for business and STEM semiconductor fields.

Indiana research scientist Brandon Sherman advanced instructional coaching skills via Specialist work in Russia.

Fellow Beth Baumgartner brought Special Education expertise from Howe Military Academy, Indiana to students in Hungary.

Wisconsin educators lead across borders, from providing English training for Colombian military to bringing Thanksgiving to India.

Fellow Chelsea Olsen: Inspiring learners from Wisconsin's K-12 classrooms to Peru’s future teachers.

Fellow Steven Pegelow strengthened U.S.-Thai collaboration, teaching English at a university in northeastern Thailand.

From using gamification in Sri Lanka to facilitating career‑focused MOOCs in Brazil, Ohio educators lead worldwide.

Specialist Dr. Jeff Kuhn leads innovation, bringing AI‑based training to Saudi teachers and U.S. alumni.

Virtual Educator Ashley Stamper built workforce readiness in Mongolia through Project Based Learning and hospitality English.

From renowned University of Michigan linguists to K‑12 ELL teachers with decades of experience, Michigan educators shine globally.

Specialist Deric McNish introduced Drama-Based Instruction (DBI) to students and educators in Thailand.

Virtual Educator Anne Damiecka engaged Russian students in conversations on AI, education, and work.