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Full-Time Faculty and Staff
Andrea Giordano Assistant Director of ESL acgiordano@campbellsville.edu (270) 789-5084			Andrea Giordano serves as the Assistant Director of ESL for Campbellsville University. She received her M.Ed. in TESOL from Shenandoah University, and has been teaching ESL and TESL for 6 years. Andrea also runs a video-centered ESL website, www.ESLbasics.com. She has traveled to 29 countries so far, including Panama, Croatia, Bahrain, and Lebanon.

Ardeen Top Assistant Director of ESL-LEC adtop@campbellsville.edu (502)753-0264 ext: 232			Ardeen Top serves as Campbellsville University’s Assistant Director of English as a Second Language at the Louisville Education Center and has been with C.U. since 2006. She also serves as the Designated School Official (DSO) at the LEC. She is a native of South Dakota and received her M.A. in Humanities with a concentration in Linguistics from the University of Louisville in 2005. Ms. Top is a member of NAFSA and TESOL and has been teaching ESL in different capacities for 12 years. She has enjoyed traveling to various countries from Germany to Sudan and China and has taught English and provided training for English as a Foreign Language teachers as well.

Maryann Matheny ESL Endorsement Specialist mmatheny@campbellsville.edu (270) 789-5034			Maryann Matheny moved to Kentucky from Rhode Island in 2004. She lives with her husband Ed on a farm near Summersville, with her horses, five dogs and one cat. Maryann received a BA in Communication, together with her teaching certification from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. In 2008, Maryann graduated from C.U. with her MATESOL degree.

Tetyana Oliynyk toliynyk@campbellsville.edu			Dr. Tetyana Oliynyk received her MA and Ph.D. degrees in Linguistics from two Ukrainian Universities: Kamyanets-Podilsky National Pedagogic University in 1991 and Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University in 2001. She is the head of the Translation Department in Ternopil National Pedagogic University in Ukraine. She has been coordinating the Ukrainian-American summer ESL Endorsement Program for C.U. students in Ukraine for four years. Dr. Oliynyk is a visiting scholar in MA TESOL program at C.U., teaching different linguistic courses. She and her husband Volodymyr have a daughter Anastasiia.

Raquel Cunha ESL Programs Secretary racunha@campbellsville.edu (270) 789-5431			Raquel Cunha works as secretary to the ESL Institute of Campbellsville University. She has thirteen years of experience as a secretary, a Bachelor's Degree in Secretarial Studies, and a Post-Graduate degree in Social Communications. She is married to Tony Cunha, an associate professor and associate-dean of the School of Music, and together they raise three children. Raquel loves interacting with others.

Elaine Tan International Activities Assistant etan@campbellsville.edu (270) 789-5460			Elaine Tan serves as the International Activities Assistant for Campbellsville University. Elaine earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Communication from Upper Iowa University, Iowa and a Masters of Arts in Social Science emphasis in Psychology and Political Science from Campbellsville University. She was born and raised in Penang, Malaysia. She coordinates and develops ESL and International student activities. Elaine strives to empower students and provide helpful and fun opportunities to the campus community.

Adjunct Instructors

Ana Almeida aalmeida@campbellsville.edu			Ana Almeida is originally from Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education. She is currently studying in the Masters of TESOL program at Campbellsville University. Ana has taught in schools in Brazil and truly believes that teaching is her calling. “I enjoy sharing my love of learning and my passion for English as my second language”. Ana is married to Denis Santos and together they have a beautiful daughter named Sophia.

Vicky Campbell evcampbell@campbellsville.edu			Vicky Campbell received her BA in English from Centre College and an M.Ed. with a Reading Specialist endorsement and Rank I from the University of Louisville. She has taught subjects such as English, reading, history, study skills, ACT preparation in the course of her career. Vicky has been teaching in the General Studies department at C.U. since 2001 in addition to the ESL Institute. Currently she is working on an MATESOL. She is married to Jim Campbell and has three wonderful grown children and four amazing grandchildren.

Huanhuan Deng hdeng@campbellsville.edu			Huanhuan Deng is a MATESOL student at Campbellsville University. She comes from Sichuan, China. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English in China. She then worked as a manager assistant in a Chinese company for two years. She believes that if people stop learning, they will stop growing as well. She is here today based on everything she has believed. She wants to grow together with her students.

Paula Foster			Paula Foster received her Bachelors Degree in English with teaching certification from Campbellsville University, and earned a Masters Degree in Education and Psychology from Western Kentucky University. She was Director of the Academic Outreach program at C.U. in the mid 90's, and had the opportunity to teach ESL at that time. She returns to C.U. after serving as assistant professor of psychology at St. Catharine College, and is thankful to be back at her Alma Mater.

Erin Holmes emholmes@campbellsville.edu			Erin Holmes serves as an online adjunct instructor for the undergraduate TESL Endorsement/Certificate program at Campbellsville University. She has an MATESOL from Campbellsville University and has been working for the ESLI since 2008. She is married to Bill, and they are new parents to baby boy Simon.

Joseph Hurtgen			Joseph Hurtgen is currently working on a PhD in English Literature at Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. He has an MA and BA in English Literature from Western Kentucky University and Campbellsville University. He writes short fiction at ralphthecat.tumblr.com

Travis Kennon tlkennon@campbellsville.edu			Travis is truly a Campbellsville native. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Ministries from Campbellsville University in 2008. Currently, Travis is finishing a degree in Spanish and working on his Masters in TESOL. He has traveled in Africa, Europe, and spent extensive time in Latin America (specifically Peru). Travis’ personal belief is that if a language is made personal to a student then it is an easier and more "fun" way to learn.

Edwina Rowell erowell@campbellsville.edu			Edwina received her Bachelor of Music in Education from Murray State University, her Master of Religious Education from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and her ESL certification from C.U. She has studied both French and the Mossi tribal language, Moore. Edwina has taught in public and private schools, served as Minister of Ed. in several churches, and lived as a missionary in West Africa for 15 years. Edwina also serves as Site Coordinator for Campbellsville University Christian Women's Job Corps.

Eduardo Trindade eltrindade@campbellsville.edu			Eduardo Luiz Trindade is native of Curitiba, PR (Brazil). He received his MA in Hermeneutics from The London School of Theology in 1990 (England). He lectured in Theology in Rio de Janeiro from 1991 to 1999, when he moved to the U.S. He received his MA in Humanities (Linguistics) from UofL in 2011. Eduardo is married to Leila and they have three daughters, Gabriela, Luisa and Julia. Eduardo has visited 18 countries and lived in 5 of them, including Paraguay and Israel.

Tess Turner tcturner@campbellsville.edu			Tess Turner is a native of Franklin, KY and graduated from Campbellsville University in 2010 with a B.S. in Art and is currently studying in the Masters of TESOL program at C.U. The majority of her prior teaching experience came from teaching English in Senegal while working with the International Mission Board. She speaks Pulaar and Spanish and hopes to learn many more.

Andrew Ward ahward@campbellsville.edu			Andrew Ward has been teaching in the ESL department since 2008. He is also the Director of Student Activities and Intramural Sports at C.U. Together with his lovely wife, Sarah, they have four amazing daughters (Beau, Maryn, Sunny and Jaye). Originally from Tennessee, Andrew Ward has called Campbellsville home since 2000.

Misa Yuri myuri@campbellsville.edu			Misa Yuri is from Japan, where she received her BA in English-American Literature in 2007. She received her MATESOL at Campbellsville University in 2012. She served as an assistant for TESL practicum in Ternopil National Pedagogical University, Ukraine. She now works as an ESL instructor at C.U. and an assistant for international students at a middle school. Misa is also a second language learner and understands how life can be difficult in a different country. She wants to share her experiences with her students.