Diana Vreeland vreeland(at)svsu.edu
Interim Director
MA TESOL Central Michigan University

Diana Vreeland has worked in the field of international education for the past 19 years – both as an ESL instructor and as an administrator. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Slovak Republic and taught at Komenius University and the Technical University of Zvolen. Diana has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Canada, and Mexico. Diana is particularly interested in intercultural communication and is an active member of MITESOL, TESOL, MAIE, and NAFSA.

Julie Coe jmcoe(at)svsu.edu
Interim Assistant Director

Julie has been with the English Language Program since 2004 and has taught a variety of levels and courses. She began teaching ESL in 1998. She graduated with a Bachelors of Social Science from Michigan State University. In addition, she has a Teaching English Language Certificate from the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She is currently a graduate student at SVSU in Communication and Multimedia. She has studied abroad (Mexico), lived abroad for nearly five years (Mexico) and looks forward to future travels. Julie embraces diversity and celebrates the many unique talents and experiences students bring to the classroom, the university and surrounding communities.

Jacquie Osborn jlosborn@svsu.edu
Senior ESL Specialist
Listening Speaking Skill Coordinator
MA TESOL, Michigan State University

Ms. Osborn brings to SVSU a dedication to excellence in teaching. She strives to combine over 30 years of teaching experience with the up to the minute and innovative technology services available at SVSU. She is a member of MITESOL and TESOL. In addition to her MA, she has taken coursework in the teaching of reading, language acquisition and multi-cultural studies. She has participated in numerous workshops, conferences, and training sessions on a wide variety of ESL topics and issues. She has studied in Mexico and Costa Rica and understands what it is like to be an international student.

Judy Youngquist jyoungq(at)svsu.edu
Senior ESL Specialist
Reading Writing Skill Coordinator
MA Linguistics, University of Michigan

Judy Youngquist currently serves as an ESL Specialist in the English Language Program and as a Teacher in SVSU's Writing Center. An educator for over 25 years, she has taught all levels and sections of ESL courses and a wide range of English courses--from business writing to creative writing. Having been a student in Switzerland and later working in London, England, she understands many of the issues that international students face. Her professional focus includes second language writing, discourse analysis, and pronunciation. She is a member of MITESOL, TESOL, NCTE, and WPA.

Jessica Rorai jrorai(at)svsu.edu
Senior ESL Specialist
MA, TESOL, Michigan State University

Jessica, a native of Michigan, graduated with a Master of Arts in TESOL from Michigan State University. In her coursework she focused on ESL writing, language & culture, and sociolinguistics. During that time she also studied Portuguese in Brazil to experience first hand what her students would feel. She has been teaching in the ELP for 3 years and has taught a variety of levels and classes. She really enjoys teaching and getting to know students from all countries and cultures.

Jeannine Lorenger jloreng@svsu.edu
Senior ESL Specialist
Grammar & Usage Skill Coordinator
MA TESOL, Eastern Michigan University

Jeannine Lorenger hails from Detroit (Michigan), Sosnowiec (Poland), Ostrava (Czech Republic) and several other places as well. That’s because she has taught EFL in Poland with the Soros Foundation, in the Czech Republic with the U.S. Information Agency and ESL right here in Michigan at various institutions. She is now at Saginaw Valley State University. Jeannine has taught classes with the primary focus on grammar as well as integrated skills courses (Grammar & Listening; Grammar & Writing) and Pedagogical Grammar for future teachers.

Kathleen Bracken kjbracke@svsu.edu

Amber Smith ajsmith2(at)svsu.edu
ESL Specialist (Part-time)

Lynda Allen lallen(at)svsu.edu
ESL Specialist (Part-time)

Lynda Allen is an English as a Second Language instructor at Saginaw Valley State University. She has broad experience at the University in teaching foreign students: since she joined the ESL Department in 2000, she has taught sections of every course offered, several special topics sessions, and in the Shikoku Program. Drawing upon her secondary education degree from Oakland University, Lynda has helped build the language skills of foreign-born children ranging from pre-school to eighth grade. Her desire to improve and expand the education of all students from all backgrounds also led her to instruct and tutor adult students through the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District, as well as volunteer with the Literacy Council of Bay County. Through her work at Saginaw Valley, Lynda is committed to teaching practical and sound language skills that will provide a lifetime of benefit and enjoyment for all of her students.

Melanie Curry mcurry(at)svsu.edu
ESL Specialist (Part-time)
TESOL Certificate/M.A., Biblical Studies, Regent University
B.A., English, Alma College

Melanie taught Grammar I in the ELP during the Winter/Spring terms of 2001. She recently returned to the SVSU program in January 2006. She is currently teaching Grammar and Special Topics.

Diane Deacon dkdeacon(at)svsu.edu
ESL Specialist (Part-time)
B.S. Elementary/Special Education, Western Illinois University

Jolene Jaquays jljaquay(at)svsu.edu
ESL Specialist
MA TESOL, Central Michigan University

Jolene Jaquays began serving as an ESL Specialist at SVSU for the summer of 2006. She brings with her over 20 years as an educator in both public schools and post-secondary institutions. She has taught ESL in California and in Michigan at the college level, in community education programs and in public schools (K -12). Her Masters Plan B paper was on music in the ESL classroom.