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Freedom 250

Freedom 250, Celebrating the Triumph of the American Spirit, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States. For English Language Programs, Freedom 250 offers an opportunity to share America’s history, culture, and values with communities worldwide.

South Atlantic Region

Alumni Regional Spotlight
Since 2020, 350+ alumni from the South Atlantic Region of the United States have engaged in projects worldwide that strengthen English teaching and learning. Explore fun facts about their experiences, see their impact, and find more inspiring stories on our alumni stories page.
Linde Barrett

Florida educator Linde Barrett trained Algeria’s emergency responders in English to support clearer communication in crises.

Mackenzie Bristow

Georgia’s Mackenzie Bristow designed English for Space Science curricula for India’s Institute of Space Science and Technology.

Chrles Phipps

Georgia’s Charles Phipps trained Indonesian police officers virtually to prepare them for a standardized English‑speaking exam.

Marshall Jones

Marshall Jones of South Carolina led STEM‑and‑AI trainings across Eastern Europe, helping teachers design AI‑supported resources.

Kendra Staley

VA educator Kendra Staley supported Turkmenistan’s EnglishPalooza, helping students build skills through English activities.

Paige Poole

West Virginia’s Paige Poole expanded English access in Brazil’s Amazon with mobile ESP courses for learners in remote communities.

Shidaun Campbell

North Carolina’s Shidaun Campbell blended dance, drama, and AI‑supported activities to teach students across Vietnam.

Darcey Gray

Darcey Gray of Jacksonville, FL helped Malaysian students plant mangroves and strengthen public‑speaking skills while at camp.

Sharon Santmyer

Sharon Santmyer of Georgia trained Colombia’s teachers in adaptive, resource‑smart English instruction.

Nathan Pinson

Nathan Pinson, an English Language Fellow from Delaware, led a Thanksgiving celebration at Banja Luka’s American Corner.

Marie van Romburgh

South Carolina’s Marie van Romburgh strengthened professional communication in Botswana, leading workshops for ministry staff.

Paula Wilder

NC educator Paula Wilder rode Vietnam’s reunification railway to deliver teacher training across ten cities during a workshop tour

Jenine Silen

After months of online collaboration, SC educator Jenine Silen connected in person with her Ukrainian counterpart in D.C.

August Garnsey

Florida educator August Garnsey shared his Kazakhstan Fellowship experience at ISTELive 26 with educators in Orlando.

Kae Bradley

Thanks to Kae Bradley’s work on the Marshall–Zhubanov University partnership, Kazakh students experienced American college life.

Scott Berlin

Scott Berlin of Virginia advanced ESP Business and STEM teaching in Montenegro.

Anthony Nesbit

Anthony Nesbit of North Carolina built STEM‑focused English programs for educators in Poland and Ukraine.

Tristan Hicks

From Appalachia to India, West Virginia's Tristan Hicks advanced educator training and strengthened student‑centered learning.

Leah Passauer

Virginia educator Leah Passauer supported teachers and students in Vietnam, leading creative student‑centered learning activities.

Tiffany Probasco‑Francis

Tiffany Probasco‑Francis (DE) worked with RELO colleagues to support Brazilian teachers presenting with her at Columbia University