Karen, Executive Director
Karen is the recipient of numerous leadership awards. She has 41 years (and counting) of experience in executive leadership for nonprofits. Karen has a passion for the mission of The English Center and is dedicated to providing a quality experience for all of our students.
Carolyn, Education Director
Carolyn is an award-winning teacher who has a Master’s Degree from Youngstown State University in Education and a Highly Qualified designation in English from the State of Ohio. She has been a teacher since 1986 and has served The English Center since 2015. As education director, Carolyn is passionate about and excels at matching students’ needs with quality, student-focused curriculum.
Claudia, Operations Assistant
Claudia has a Business Degree from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. She is outgoing and friendly, and not only manages our office, but skillfully assists students with all facets of program participation. She is devoted to The English Center and excels in her capacity as the Student Liaison.
Tyler, Teacher, Levels 3 and 4
Master’s Degree, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Kent State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Youngstown State University
Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching since 2017
Carly, Teacher, Levels 1 and 2
Master’s Degree in English, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Youngstown State University
Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching since 2015
Shannon, Teacher, Beginning level
Master’s Degree in English, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Youngstown State University
Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching since 2011