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Teachers of Critical Languages Program Participant Biographies

Sharina Shilted

Sharina is from Ereenhot in Inner Mongolia, and she holds two degrees in English from Inner Mongolian Normal University. She has been teaching English and information technology at Ereenhot City Mongolian School (1780 students and 176 teachers) since 1995, and has served as a Teaching Assistant for Amity Foundation’s Teacher Training Course and for a Canadian teacher in an English Camp, both in 2007. She is her school’s facilitator for foreign visitors, and, since 2006, has taught Chinese to Mongolian orphans as well.

Hosted by Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in MD.

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Mohamed Abdullah

Mohamed Abdullah is from Damanhour, Egypt and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Mr. Abdullah has taught at the Ismail El Habrouk Experimental School in Damanhour (405 students and 70 teachers) since 1996.

Hosted by Lincoln Park High School in IL.

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Mina Akladios

Mina Akladios is from Alexandria, Egypt and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Phonetics from the University of Alexandria. Mr. Akladios has taught in the American School of Alexandria (1000 students and 40 teachers) since 2001. Mr. Akladios attended the Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine, U.S. in 2006. He speaks three languages: Arabic, English and French.

Hosted by North Atlanta High School in GA.

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Abdelhady Ali

Abdelhady Ali is from Itay El Baroad, Egypt, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Education from the University of Alexandria’s Damanhour campus. Mr. Ali has taught at the Abdelhady El Saka Preparatory School (875 students and 47 teachers) since 2007. Mr. Ali participated in the training program at Northumbria University in England in 2007 and is a member of the Educational Syndicate in Itay El Baroad Administration of Education.

Hosted by Scott’s Branch High School in SC.

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Li Ang

Li Ang is from Chengdu, holds a degree in history from Sichuan University’s School of History and Culture, and serves as the Head Teacher of English at Chengdu’s Experimental Foreign Language School West Campus(3000 students and 320 teachers). His school has several American teachers on staff, and he offers them Chinese lessons twice per week. He is very interested in not only sharing China’s rich history with American students, but, equally important, discussing its current events and culture.

Hosted by Austin High School, Academy for Global Studies in TX.

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Zhou Changqu

Zhou Changqu is from Chengdu and holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Chengdu University of Science and Technology, now named Sichuan University, although her fi rst passion was and is being a teacher. She began her professional career teaching Chinese, and, since 1999, has been a teacher of English at Zongbei Middle School (2560 students and 172 teachers). She has participated in a two-week training program at Chengdu International School facilitated by American teachers in 2006, and, in 2007, she participated in a two-week foreign language training program directed by a teacher from Flinders University in Australia.

Hosted by Brent Elementary School in DC.

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Chen Dandan

Chen Dandan is from Guizhou, and she holds degrees in Tourism Management from Beijing International Studies University. Upon graduation, she entered teaching, and she has been an English teacher at Beijing Huiwen Middle School (2500 students and 185 teachers) since 2003. She is a member of both the Beijing Volunteers Association and the Beijing International Elementary and High School Teachers Association. Since 2004, she has been the manager of her school’s short-term Chinese study programs for European and American students.

Hosted by Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in NY.

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Fatma El Sakhawy

Fatma El Sakhawy is from Cairo, Egypt and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Anthropology from the American University in Cairo. Ms. El Sakhawy has taught at the Nefertari American International School (550 students and 61 teachers) since 2005. Among her honors is the title of Best Teacher of her school in 2001.

Hosted by Ferdinand W. Peck Elementary School in IL.

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Tong Fuping

Tong Fuping is from Qiqihar, currently lives in Shanghai, and holds a degree in English from Beijing Foreign Studies University. He has taught English since 1981, and, since 1998, has taught English at Shanghai Jincai High School (1900 students and 181 teachers). In 2008, he was named Excellent Faculty Advisor at Peking University for his work with the Model united Nation’s Conference for high school students. He has experience teaching American students, and he has participated in a seven-day exchange program in Liverpool, UK, as well as a twomonth English language Teacher Development Program at Shanghai Bell Language School that was facilitated by British, Canadian, and Australian teachers.

Hosted by Rockford High School in MI.

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Wang Giuqin

Wang Giuqin is from Kaifeng, and she holds two degrees in English and American Literature from Henan University, as well as continuing education at Nottingham University’s School of English Studies. She has taught English at Kaifeng No. 25 Senior High School (3100 students and 180 teachers) since 1987. She is a primary member of the Kaifeng Education bureau’s English Research Department, and helped establish her school’s partnership with the Shawnee Mission School District as part of her school delegation’s visit in 2005. She will represent her city by carrying the Olympic Torch to the Beijing Olympics’ Opening Ceremonies.

Hosted by Shawnee Mission South High School in KS.

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Wang Haimin

Wang Haimin is from Lian Yungang, and she holds degrees in English and Curriculum and Teaching from Soochow University. She has been teaching English at Haizhou Senior High School (3300 students and 290 teachers) since 1999. In 2007, she received short-term professional training from the University of Queensland in Australia, and her master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching focused on understanding the structures of Mandarin Chinese so it can be better taught. She has considerable experience adapting short stories into plays.

Hosted by Lafayette Sunnyside Middle School in IN.

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Yang Hongping

Yang Hongping is from Chongqing and holds a degree in English from Chongqing Normal University. She has taught English at Chongqing Bashu Middle School (10,000 students and 531 teachers) since 1996, and has served as the Dean of the English teaching and researching department since 2000. She has been named a Municipal Elite Teacher, is a member of the Chongqing Municipal Foreign Language Teaching and Research Institute, has participated in a three-month training program in Britain, and has served as a teacher guide to Australia in the summers of 2002 and 2003.

Hosted by Brownsburg High School in IN.

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Manal Kotb

Manal Kotb is from Tala, Egypt and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the University of Tanta. Ms. Kotb has taught at the Sadat Secondary School in Tala (1000 students and 200 teachers) since 1992. She has been a part-time instructor of English at the AUC off- campus program since 2006

Hosted by Lindblom Math & Science Academy in IL.

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Su Li

Su Li is from Jiamusi, and she holds degrees in English Education and English at Mudanjiang Teachers’ College and Northeast Normal University, respectively. She has been teaching English since 1990, at Jiamusi No. 11 High School (2657 students and 183 teachers). In 1999, she participated in a one-year exchange with a middle school in Seattle, teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She is, finally, a member of the Heilongjiang Education Association’s High School Foreign Language Teaching Committee.

Hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in TX.

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Gui Liping

Gui Liping is from Zhejiang and holds degrees in English from both Zhejiang Council for Higher Education Examinations and Zhejiang Normal University. She has taught English at Quzhou Nainli Junior School and Quzhou Kecheng Vocational School of Radio and Television, and she currently teaches at Quzhou No. 2 Middle School (2890 students and 217 teachers). She is a member of the Quzhou Bilingual English-Chinese Committee, has taught Chinese to Australian students, and serves as a mentor teacher for visiting teachers from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Hosted by Marist School in GA.

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Yu Meihong

Yu Meihong is from Dalian, holds a degree in English Education from Dalian University of Foreign Languages, complemented by continuing education in methodology and technology from Dalian Education University. Currently, she teaches English at Dalian Yuming Senior High School (2000 students and 175 teachers), and serves as both Dean of the English Department and the director for the Senior High School English Committee of the Dalian Education Society. Her school regularly hosts visiting teachers and students from countries such as Australia, and she has experience teaching Chinese to non-native speakers.

Hosted by Landon School in MD.

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Emil Morcos

Emil Morcos is from Cairo, Egypt and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Mr. Morcos has taught at the Al-Salam Private Language School in Tanta (2800 students and 160 teachers) since 1990. Mr. Morcos has also received an International Diploma for Teachers from Cambridge University.

Hosted by Center for Global Studies in CT.

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Emad Rawy

Emad Rawy is from Alexandria, Egypt and holds a B A in English. Mr. Emad has taught at the Gamal Abd El Nasser Secondary School for Boys and other secondary schools since 1993. Among his many awards are the Certificate of Appreciation from the Parents Assembly and the Recognition Award from his school. Mr Emad spoke before the governor of Alexandria and the American Minister of Education, where he highlighted the importance of teaching Arabic to the American students and asked for teachers training centers.

Hosted by Shawnee Mission South High School in KS.

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Tian Xianfeng

Tian Xianfeng is from Kunming, and he holds a degree in English from Yunnan Normal University. He has been teaching English at the Middle School attached to Yunnan Normal University (3180 students and 191 teachers) since 1985. He studied English independently prior to his university study. He has participated in short-term English teaching programs at Wesley College in Australia and Reading University in England.

Hosted by Spring Mill Elementary School in IN.

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Sun Xiaobo

Sun Xiaobo is from Shandong and holds a degree in English Education from Shandong Teachers’ University. She has taught English at Qingdao No. 2 Middle School (2500 students and 240 teachers) since 2002. She has worked with exchange teachers from Britain at her school, and she has experience teaching Chinese to non-native speakers.

Hosted by Saint Joseph Academy in OH.

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Wang Xiomin

Wang Xiomin is from Shijiazhuang and holds two degrees in English Education from Hebei Normal University. She has taught English at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School (9000 students and 800 teachers) since 1996. She has won seven separate Good Tutoring Prizes, including the National English Profi ciency Contest for School Students, and, in 2001, she participated in and interpreted for the Hebei Province’s Education Delegation’s visit to the US and Canada.

Hosted by Brownsburg West Middle School in IN.

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Qin Xiongbin

Qin Xiongbin is from Wuji in the Hebei Province, and he holds two degrees in English Language and Literature from Hebei Normal University. He has taught at the Middle School attached to Hebei Normal University (3600 students and 271 teachers) since 1992. He has experience co-working with American teachers at his school, and he has taught Chinese to non-native speakers as well. He is, finally, a member of the Hebei Provincial Education Institute.

Hosted by Pine School in FL.

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Cai Yifan

Cai Yifan is from Changchun and holds three degrees in English from Changchun University, the Jilin Institute of Education, and Northeast Normal University, respectively. He has taught English at Changchun No. 2 Middle School (3200 students and 160 teachers) since 1991. He is a member of the Jilin Institute of Education’s teacher organization, and as his school’s lead teacher, is the key facilitator for his school’s visiting teachers from Britain, the US, and New Zealand. He is very active and sports-inclined, and was a competitive figure skater in his youth.

Hosted by Lunada Bay Elementary School in CA.

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Ren Ying

Ren Ying is from Harbin and holds two degrees in English from Harbin Teachers University. She has taught at the Middle School Attached to Harbin Normal University (2800 students and 210 teachers) since 1996. Since her participation in a one-month English teaching program in the summer of 2007 at the University of British Columbia, she has been studying how to teach Chinese as a Foreign Language at Harbin Teachers University. She is a member of the Heilongjiang English Education Teaching Committee, and her school has participated in reciprocal student exchanges with its sister school in Philadelphia.

Hosted by Livingston Public School in NJ.

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Cui Yonglin

Cui Yonglin is from Hubei, holds a degree in English, and currently teaches English at the Wuhan Foreign Languages School (4545 students and 309 teachers). Since participation in the Victorian Certifi cate of Education for ESL in Australia, she has been her school’s coordinator of the VCE program for three years. In addition to designing curriculum to use movies in foreign language classes, she organizes badminton competitions, and serves as a member of the Committee for Provincial Teachers of English.

Hosted by International School of Beaverton in OR.

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Yang Yu

Yang Yu is from Shanghai, and she holds a degree in International Journalism from Shanghai International Studies University. She has been teaching English at Shanghai Foreign Language School (2500 students and 200 teachers) since 1998, serving as her class’ head teacher as well. Her school has over twenty exchange programs with schools from throughout the world, and she has facilitated the visits from, as well as led the visits to, schools in France, Canada, and the United States.

Hosted by Columbus Alternative High School in OH.

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