Peter Almeda: the director of the department. My hometown is Boston, which is famous for its universities, sea food and rich history, in the United States. I’ ve been living in China for four years, and I have to say it’s been a wonderful experience.

Lewis Morton: I come from Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. In 2012 I graduated from Northumbria University, UK, with a Bachelor’s degree in international business management.

Robert: I’m Rob and I’m from Birmingham, UK. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, and a Master’s degree in History.

Ruth Lemmen: I’m from the state of Michigan in the United States. and I graduated with and English major from Calvin College.

Tracy Hegholz: I am from Western Canada. For over ten years I have been teaching English and I love it. I have taught in Canada, the Middle East and now in China.

Wendy Wikinson: I was born in beautiful San Diego, Califonia. The University of Maryland paved my way for my dedication to English study and where I received a Bachelor of Arts, English.