Director of International Recruitment and Admissions
Title | Director of International Recruitment and Admissions |
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Qualifications | B.A. in Communication: Speech Communication and Spanish, M.A. in International Relations |
Global Experience | I studied abroad in Costa Rica/Central America for a semester. I have participated in missions trips to Mexico. Also, recruiting international students has brought me to Central & South America, Middle East, India, and Thailand. |
Languages | English, Spanish |
Fun Fact | I enjoy Latin dancing and met my husband salsa dancing |
Director of International Program Development and Evaluation
Title | Director of International Program Development and Evaluation |
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Qualifications | PhD in Comparative and International Education (in progress) with Lehigh University; M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from California State University, Los Angeles; B.A. in History from the University of Washington |
Global Experience | Damian first lived and taught in China - in Lanzhou, Gansu Province - from 1996-1998. He has lived and worked in Shanghai, China, from 2008 to present. In that time, he led the International Education emphasis of the M.A. in International Studies program, while serving as assistant professor - instructing in areas such as TESOL, teaching methodologies, Chinese education, and the teaching practicum. He interfaced with Chinese universities, colleges, and private educational institutions during that time to provide positive placement opportunities for these masters students. Since 2017, Damian has been engaged in developing new programs with Chinese partner institutions, as well as evaluating those programs to assure high quality. |
Languages | English, Spanish, Chinese |
Fun Fact | Damian's 3 boys all attend Concordia International School Shanghai and love it! |
Study Abroad Program Coordinator
Title | Study Abroad Program Coordinator |
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Qualifications | BA in Spanish and German from Bowling Green State University |
Global Experience | Maggie studied abroad three times: 1 summer in Buskerud, Norway; 1 semester in Alcala de Henares, Spain; and 1 semester in Salzburg, Austria. She has also volunteered on multiple mission trips to Nejapa, Nicaragua. |
Languages | English, Spanish, German, and some Norwegian |
Fun Fact | Maggie researched her family's genealogy and met German relatives during her time abroad! |
International Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
Title | International Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator |
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Qualifications | BS in Business Management & Leadership from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Rebekah is currently working on completing her MBA with a concentration on International Business at Concordia University Wisconsin. |
Global Experience | Rebekah has had the privilege to host international high school students in her home. So far, she has hosted 7 girls from 6 different countries around the world – each staying with her for 1 year at a time! She looks forward to continuing to host students and some day travel to visit each of them in their host countries. |
Languages | English |
Fun Fact | Rebekah enjoys adventures! She has been sky diving, snorkeled in the ocean near sharks, and has her motorcycle license. |