English Language Institute Faculty and Staff
Ed Demerly - Adjunct/Consultant
Email:
Edemerly@hfcc.edu
Education: BA and MA degrees in English from Michigan State University.
Experience: Ed Demerly created and taught Dearborn Public Schools' first ESL classes in the 1970s; taught three years in Malaysia and Australia; member of MITESOL, Michigan's professional organization of English as a second language teachers, and has over twenty-five years of experience as an ESL teacher.
Mary Assel - ELI Director
Email: Massel@hfcc.edu
Education: BS in Teaching English as a Second Language University of Albany, New York, an MA in Teaching English methods, and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan.
Experience: Dr. Mary Assel is Director of the English Language Institute at HFCC. She was a key-player in establishing the institute in the fall of 2001. Her many faceted marketing and pubic relations efforts have helped to expand the program and attract students from over 70 different countries. She has also helped revise the English Division’s ESL classes to reflect the needs of non-native speaking audience. She is the recipient of the 2007-8 lectureship award at HFCC. She is an active member in various campus and off-campus committees that embrace all areas in the teaching of English as a second language. She taught English as a Second language in Africa, the Middle East, and the US for over 35 years.
Debi Bayley - Adjunct Instructor
Email: dabayley@hfcc.edu
Education: B.A. in Theatre/Speech & Psychology with Secondary Teaching Certification in Speech and Psychology from U of D / Marygrove College. M.A. in Teaching from Marygrove College.
Experience: Debi Bayley has taught English as a Second Language for over 10 years in various academic settings and currently through HFCC and Dearborn Adult Education. Experienced in all levels of ESL learning, she utilizes different teaching styles to assess & reach a diversified student body. Debi has coordinated grant based volunteer/literacy programs and ESL job-retraining skills at the UAW. Her previous work in technology, communications, and distance-learning has assisted her in utilizing technology and encouraging students to use computers to further their growth. She genuinely enjoys being in the classroom and establishes an environment where students can flourish. Reading is not only required in her classes, it’s also one of her favorite hobbies.
Jessica Kwon - Adjunct Instructor
Email:
jessicakwoneli@yahoo.com
Education:: Jessica received a Bachelor's of Arts degree with 3 different majors (Psychology, Political Science, and Anthropology) from the University of Michigan. Her Master's degree, which is in Comparative Ethnic Conflict, was earned from the Queen's University of Belfast in Northern Ireland. She has completed education coursework through the University of Michigan, Arizona State University, Arizona Western College, and the University of Phoenix.
Lubna Bazzi - Adjunct Instructor
Email:
Labazzi24098@hfcc.edu
Education: BA in Languages and International Trade from Eastern Michigan University, MA in Bilingual / Bicultural Education from Eastern Michigan University.
Experience: Lubna Bazzi has been an adjunct instructor at the ELI for the past three consecutive years. As an ESL instructor she has provided an interactive, communicative, and theoretically informed instruction that facilitates language training by utilizing an integrated approach. By doing so, she has successfully prepared students to achieve their college preparation, academic skills, personal development, and cultural experience and growth. Her eight years of experience as the Director of Finance of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce allowed her to interact and execute her duties in a multicultural diverse environment. Her fluency in Spanish, Arabic, and French, as well as her diverse cultural background, have been an asset to better understand students who are learning a foreign language.
Rosemary Miketa - Adjunct Instructor
Email: rmiketa@hfcc.edu
Education: B.ED in teaching English from Monash University and a M.A. in Media Communications from La Trobe University. Both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies were completed in Melbourne, Australia.
Experience: Rosemary Miketa is a fully qualified teacher in English, Literature and the Performing Arts. She is an Adjunct Lecturer for the English Language Institute and has taught a wide range of competency levels. Rosemary has also worked extensively abroad for the past 17 years, in countries such as Australia, Spain and the U.K and has diversified her teaching methodologies to encompass computer based learning for teaching English as a Second Language. She is also proficient in a number of online portals to teach English for Baker College Online and the HFCC.
Danielle Cooley - Adjunct Instructor
Email:
dfvalentini@hfcc.edu
Education: BA in Italian and Classical Civilization from the University of Michigan and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Eastern Michigan University
Experience: Danielle Cooley is an ESL Instructor at HFCC and Oakland Community College. She served as co-editor of the MITESOL newsletter for two years and is involved with different ESL organizations. She has been working in this field for over 6 years and has taught in the US as well as in Peru. Her experience working and traveling abroad has helped her with establishing a classroom environment where the students feel comfortable with learning but at the same time challenged.
Carolyn Ramsay - Adjunct Instructor
Email: cpramsay@hfcc.edu
Education: BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Madonna University
Experience: Carolyn is an ESL Instructor at HFCC, Oakland Community College, and University of Detroit Mercy. She is a member of MITESOL and has presented at its annual conference. Before becoming an ESL teacher, she spent 20 years as a computer programmer and analyst. Her experience of many years as an adult student, juggling work, school, and family, as well as her experience in the business world, helps her to establish a rapport with her students and assist them in learning the English they need, whether for work, community, or higher education.
Elizabeth Powell - Adjunct Instructor
Email: ejpowell@hfcc.edu
Education: Elizabeth Powell earned a Master's degree in English from Wayne State University in 1999 and is currently completing certification in teaching English as a Second Language at Wayne State University. She received teaching certification in English, history, and political science at Madonna University in 2006. She also has a B.A. from Western Michigan University in English and Public Administration.
Experience: Elizabeth has taught at the English Language Institute since April. She also taught Eng 093, Eng 131, and Eng 132 for three years here at Henry Ford Community College. Her other teaching experiences include teaching ESL at Fordson High School in Dearborn, and guest teaching in Dearborn, Northville, and Plymouth-Canton. Overall, Elizabeth has about ten years teaching experience with diverse populations. For the past two years, Elizabeth has been part of a team at Fordson High School that administers the State of Michigan ELPA test. Elizabeth's unique teaching experiences have prepared her to be a successful teacher who understands her students' educational needs at their various levels of English Lang usage Proficiency. Elizabeth is committed to empowering her students to reach their academic and professional goals.
Kathleen Smith - Adjunct Instructor
Email: kmsmith3@hfcc.edu
Education: BA and MA degrees in French Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. Minors in English, Spanish, Social Studies and Art. Language study in Avignon and Aix en Provence, France. Middle Eastern Studies at Ohio State University. Certified in secondary education by the State of Michigan.
Experience: Kathleen is currently teaching in the English Language Institute at Henry Ford Community College. She was an educator in the Detroit Public Schools for over 30 years. During her teaching career, she had an opportunity to serve as a writing consultant, write and perform in a TV series, and serve on book-selection and curriculum committees. At HFCC, she appreciates the resources that allow her to assess her students' needs and individualize instruction.
Dinah Ouano Perren - Adjunct Instructor
Email: dperren@hfcc.edu
Education: B.A. in Biological Science with a minor in Dance from San Jose State University, California and an M.A. in Linguistics from Temple University, Pennsylvania.
Experience: Dinah teaches ESL at HFCC’s English Language Institute and at Eastern Michigan University’s English for Academic Purposes Program. Dinah began teaching in Japan where she taught EFL to students aged two to seventy-two. She has also taught adult education in Philadelphia, PA. Dinah enjoys being in the classroom and is committed to her students’ learning process. Her interdisciplinary education and interests, as well as being a language learner herself, has enhanced Dinah’s English language teaching. She integrates multiple intelligences and creates a fun yet challenging classroom environment that empowers students. Dinah appreciates the resources and opportunities available at HFCC, both professional and personal – including performing with the college’s Full Circle Dance Company!
Kristian D. Stewart - Adjunct Instructor
Email:
kdstewart1@hfcc.edu
Doctoral Student, Curriculum and Practice, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Master of Arts in Language Education from Indiana University at Bloomington, and Bachelor of Science in English Education from Indiana University at Bloomington.
Experience: Kristian has been teaching English since 1997 and has held international teaching positions in Germany, China, and Italy. Since 2008, Kristian has worked both in the English Language Institute at Henry Ford Community College and as a Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. As the recipient of a King-Chavez-Parks Fellowship for her doctoral studies, Kristian is interested in researching and creating specialized writing courses that benefit marginalized and/or second language student populations. Kristian has presented her work in the areas of academic service learning, new media pedagogy, and utilizing student narratives at both national and international conferences.
Charles Wesserling - Adjunct Instructor
Email:
crwesserling@hfcc.edu
Education: BA in Psycholody and Juris Doctor degree, both received from Wayne State University. Taught as an adjunct professor at Wayne State University from 1987-1992. Practiced law for several years before leaving that profession to enter real estate. After leaving the field as realtor, he devoted himself to teaching full-time
Experience: Chuck is currently teaching in the English Language Institute at Henry Ford Community College, where he has taught for the past several years. He is also an educator in the Dearborn Public School District, teaching a variety of subjects, including history, English and English as a Second Language.
Svetlana Maksimchuk - Adjunct Instructor
Email:
smaksimchuk@hfcc.edu
Education: BA and MA in English /German Languages from Tashkent State University of Foreign Languages (former USSR).
Experience: over 15 years experience in teaching EFL (English and a Foreign Language) and ESL in Russia and the United States. Additional career counseling and employment assistance experience in higher educational institutions, non-profit and government agencies. Background in designing and conducting workshops on job search activities: resumes, cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, and self-marketing skills. Svetlana is extremely passionate about career in teaching and counseling- watching people succeed and being a part of their success-gives her an exceptional professional satisfaction.
Jeri-Ann Dolch - Adjunct Instructor
Email: jldolch@hfcc.edu
Education: Jeri-Ann Dolch has a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis of Multicultural Studies.
Experience: During her undergraduate studies, she did several foreign studies abroad including: Korea; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; and the Czech Republic. She has done personal travel to Malta, France, Belgium, Holland, Kenya, the Republic of Seychelles, Mexico, and Canada, with brief stops in England, Italy, and Japan. She followed her passion for living and working in a multicultural environment by obtaining a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (MATESOL). She has helped both children and adults learn American English and customs. She has worked in a public school system, at private universities, and at public colleges. She has also done presentations about culture and academic writing to college staffs and at regional conferences.
Christine Menke - Adjunct Instructor
Email: clmenke@hfcc.edu
Education: B.A. in Secondary Business Education & Social Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Madonna University.
Experience: Christine is an ESL instructor at HFCC and the Livonia Dickinson Center. She has taught ESL in the past for Global L.T. Before becoming an ESL teacher, she spent 15 years in the Benefits Administration field and 6 years in the Retirement Planning Arena working as a Pension Consultant for TIAA-CREF and an Account Executive for Financial Network Investment. Christine loves to challenge her students; yet keep a light sense of humor in the classroom because she believes that students learn best when they are relaxed and having fun. Her hobbies are working out in the gym and reading.
Monika Oery - Adjunct Instructor
Email: moery@hfcc.edu
Education: BA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poland, an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Madonna University .
Experience: Monika Oery has been teaching ESL for several years both in the US and Europe (Poland and Austria). She is currently an ESL instructor at HFCC and other local Colleges. As part of her interest in academic writing, she presented “The ESL Writing Lab: Pathways to a writing community” at MITESOL Conference in 2007. She believes that her personal experience as a second language learner and professional preparation provides her an outstanding understanding and determination to help others achieve proficiency in English as a Second Language.
Nina Berry – Adjunct Instructor
Email: njberry@hfcc.edu
Charles Ham – Adjunct Instructor
Email: clham@hfcc.edu
Diana Voutsinas – Adjunct Instructor
Email:
dvoutsinas@hfcc.edu
Michela Birosak – Adjunct Instructor
Email:
mmbirosak@hfcc.edu
Noel Woocraft – Adjunct Instructor
Email:
nwoodcraft@hfcc.edu