TEACHERS
Meet Our Teachers
AIA teachers are the heart and soul of our school. We are proud of our excellent global team who are experienced, licensed, enthusiastic and dedicated; creating learning environments that allow students to truly excel and be the best they can be!
Alex Brooks
The University of Alabama
Degree: International Relations
Certifications: TEFL
Alex Saunders
The Ohio State University
Degree: Geography
Certifications: TEFL
Amana Lee
Simon Fraser University
Degree: Anthropology
Certifications: TEFL & TESOL
Andrea Keany
University of Alicante
Degree: Philology & English Language and Literature
Experience: 10+ Years
Aniysa Sconion
Kennesaw State University
Degree: English / Public Administration
Experience: 5 Years
Anne Haggerson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Degree: Antropology / Multicultural Education / Spanish * Ph.D.
Certifications: TEFL
April Packer
University of Southern Mississippi
Degree: English / Speech Communication *Masters
Certifications: ACSTH Communications
Ashley Robota
Arizona State University
Degree: Biology / Dental Hygiene
Experience: 12 Years
Avanna Bell
University of Arizona
Degree: BA English M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
Experience: 5 Years
Beth Fraser
Lyndon State College
Degree: Elementary, Middle School, Secondary Education
Experience: 12 Years
Chrispus Mwapea
Montana State University
Degree: Science Education
Experience: 22 Years
Colby Granvil
Degree: BA / Secondary Education; M.Ed/ Educational Technology; JD / Law
Experience: 10 Years
Arizona State University
Chrystal McDowell
Wake Forest University &
University of Georgia
Degree: BA, MAEd, EdD
Certifications: GAPSC
Elizabeth Burnett
Loyola University &
University of New Orleans
Degree: B.A. Public Relations
& Communications
Experience: 19 Years
Francesca Pietrella
University of Cambridge
Degree: Translation and liaison interpreting / Second language teaching and acquisition methods
Certification: CELTA / CELTYL
Gaia Garbin
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Degree: European and Post-Colonial American Languages and Literatures *Masters
Certifications: EUROLTA, AFHEA, DELE Examiner, CILS Examiner
Gina Chinchilla
Argosy University
Degree: B.A. Public Relations
& Communications
Certification: TEFL
Glenda Candido
State University of Campinas
Degree: BA History / MBA Educational Leadership & Management
Certification: TESOL
Hanlie Robertse
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Degree: Finacial Management
Experience: 12 Years
Ingrid Crause
University of Michigan
Degree: K-12 teaching certification in German and Health
Experience: 10+ Years
Jibril Balogun
Western Governors University
Degree: BS Cloud Computing / AAS Computer Information Systems / AAS Cybersecurity
Experience: 6 Years
Jodine Shaw
Walden University
Degree: BSc. Science and Education major Math and Chemistry/ M.Ed Mathematics Education
Experience: 10 Years
Kara Reavis
Oregon State Univeristy
Degree: Visual Arts / Photography
Certifications: TESOL
Kathryn Haynes
University of Houston
Degree: Biomedical Engineeirng
Certifications: 6-12 Math/Science/Enginering
Leanne Graybill
Shippensburg University &
Palo Alto University
Degree: BA Social Work/ MA Translation and Interpretation/ MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Certifications: CELTA, PGCE
Lindsay Sturnick
Oregon State Univeristy
Degree: B.S. Biology
Certifications: TEFL
Liz Davidson
University of Houston
Degree: English /
Speech Communication
Certifications: TEFL
Maria Valenzuela
LaSalle University
Degree: Psychology
Certifications: TESOL, TEFL
Melinda List
Northern Kentucky University
Degree: BS Elementary Education / M.Ed. Gifted and Talented Education
Experience: 27 Years
Michael Wilson
Purdue University
Degree: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Experience: 8 Years
Nancy Daum
Richmond University
Degree: English Literature with a focus on 20th C American literature
Certifications: TEFL
Pankaj Mehrotra
University of Delhi, India &
University of Southern Mississippi
& Black Hills State University & University of Aberdeen
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honors) & Master of Science in Integrative Genomics & Master of Science in Science Education & Ph.D. in Medical Sciences
Rachel Saenz
Western Kentucky University
Degree: B.S. Elementary Education
Certifications: TESOL
Certifications: HMMI Bio-Interactive
Sam Kulla
University of Montana
Degree: B.A. Geography; B.A. Spanish; M.A. Education
Certifications: International Baccalaureate (IB) Certified: Diploma Program (DP); Career-Related Program (CP).
Sarah Kulla
University of Montana &
University of Hawaii
Degree: Biology, Spanish, Secondary Educaiton, ESL
Certifications: TESOL, TEFL
Tiffanie Manchester
Hawaii Pacific University & University of Arizona
Degree: B.S. Applied Behavioral Sciences & M.A. Education with emphasis in Special Education with Honors
Experience: 4 Years
Tyrus McDowell
University of Georgia
Degree: Doctorate in Education Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Supervision / M.A. and B.A in English Education and English
Certifications: English, AP English, and Gifted Education
Vivian Duncan
The Evergreen State College
Degree: Cultural Studies / Linguistics
Certifications: TEFL, Trinity CertTESOL
Vladyslav Drandarov
Zaporizhzhia State National University & Zaporizhzhia Institute of Economics and IT
Degree: Electrical Engineering / International Economics
Certifications: CELTA
Wendie Lubinsky
Capella University &
University of Irvine
Degree: Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & BA in English
Certifications: Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services
Will Wolf
Liberty University
Degree: Mathematics, B.S. / Mathematics Education, M.S.(Jan 2023)
Experience: 6 Years