Director

jstablerhavener@fordham.edu

Dr. Stabler–Havener has more than 20 years of experience as a TESOL educator and administrator. He has instructed university students and led teacher education workshops in the US, China, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Thailand. As an English Language Specialist and Senior English Language Fellow, he developed and delivered training programs for the Regional English Language Office of the US Department of State.  His interests are educational access and affordability, intercultural communication, content-based instruction, language assessment, and project-based learning.

Associate Director

hjo1@fordham.edu

Dr. Jo has been teaching English to linguistically and culturally diverse students (K-12, post-secondary, adult) in all levels for more than a decade. She holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, and three MA degrees in TESL, TEFL, and Educational English Language. Her specialties include intercultural communication, second language acquisition theories and methodologies, multicultural education, educational technologies, functional linguistics approach, English for Academic/Specific Purposes, Literacy, iBT TOEFL, and Business English.

Yimeng Li is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in Fordham's GSE's ICI (Innovation Curriculum and Instruction) program. Her research interests center around the interaction of innovative curriculum pedagogies and multicultural education. She is also a part-time faculty member and ESL instructor at Fordham University Institute of American Culture and Language. 

She holds an MS in TESOL at Fordham’s GSE. She has taught English to linguistically and culturally diverse adult students for four years. Her previous teaching site also includes Community Impact at Columbia University. 

Sr. Executive Secretary, ESOL Instructor

alee73@fordham.edu

Annette holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a BA in East Asian Studies. She joined the IALC in 2018 as a faculty member and enjoyed teaching Intro to Intercultural Skills and Intermediate Integrated English Skills. Now that she has transitioned to an administrative role at the IALC, she assists students with registration, plans workshops and cultural excursions for students, and co-creates content for the IALC's Instagram page.   

Community ESL Program Assistant

cgonzalez132@fordham.edu

Clarisa González has been working in the education field for over ten years.  She has worked with children from the ages of 3 to 18 years in all subjects, but currently focuses on computers and technology.  A proud alum of CUNY City College and the CUNY Graduate Center, she holds a BA in Modern Languages and an MA in Women's and Gender Studies.  González has acquired years of administrative and social media experience from her work at Immaculate Conception Church.  She is trilingual, loves to read, and hopes to continue to enrich her Bronx community.

Hayne Jung is an accomplished educator with over two decades of experience in teaching English to linguistically and culturally diverse students across all age levels, from kindergarten to college students in Korea and the U.S. She is fluent in both Korean and English. Hayne holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary.

One of her most cherished roles is as a teacher in the IALC Community ESL Program, where she loves teaching and making a positive impact on her students' language learning journeys. Teaching is not just a profession for her; it's a calling. She takes great pride in helping students achieve their language learning goals and is dedicated to promoting interactive learning experiences that enrich the educational journey of her students.

Jianing Li graduated from New York University with a Master of Arts in TESOL. She is currently in her fourth year of doctoral studies at Fordham University ICI Program, specializing in multilingual and multicultural education. Since beginning her teaching career in 2016, Jianing has taught in a variety of linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms, working with students of all ages.

Graham completed the TESOL Certificate Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and has taught ESL at Fordham, Columbia, and Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. He has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Queen’s University and degrees in law and translation from New York University.

Saada Muntasser has been teaching ESL in NYC, New Jersey, and abroad for over 20 years! Saada has taught ESL classes at Pace University, Baruch College, LaGuardia Community College, Westchester Community College, Kaplan, and many more. Saada’s favorite lesson activities are Sound Pyramids, Grammar, and Free Writing. Saada has an MA in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University in NYC; and plans to pursue a PhD in Special Education. She was an English Language Fellow with the U.S. Department of State in the Kingdom of Bahrain 2017-2019.

Margaret Ibasco has been teaching ESL at Fordham University since 2018. She also teaches at Lehman College (CUNY) in Bronx, New York.  She completed Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Education (ED.M.) at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York.  In 2001, she was chosen as one of the Fellow Grant Awardees by Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology (CTLT) at the New York Institute for Technology.

Born and raised in Moscow, Russia. Holds a BA and MA in International Journalism and German Studies from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), and a Ph.D. in World History (specialized in Political  Culture of the XVIIIth century Britain) also from MGIMO. Spent 10 years teaching Western Literature and Culture at her Alma Mater. In 2018 graduated from the MA TESOL program at Hunter College CUNY. Spent four semesters tutoring at Fordham University's Writing Center. Teaches College Writing and Intercultural Skills at Fordham, and ESL at St. John's University and ASA College.

Zara lives in Jersey City, NJ with her teenage daughter, grouchy husband and two adorable dogs. In her spare time she enjoys walking along Hudson and listening to K-pop.

With a BS in Information and Communication Engineering from Yeungnam University in South Korea and a TESOL certificate from Teacher’s College in Columbia University, she brings a diverse academic background to the classroom. Her teaching philosophy is centered on being a warm-hearted educator rather than just a technician with language teaching skills. She is dedicated to teaching English with genuine care and empathy, recognizing its vital role in transforming lives. Passionate about helping students navigate their language learning journey, she strives to create a supportive and engaging environment where students can thrive.

Francesca is an English instructor with a deep passion for language and its power to connect people across diverse cultures and experiences. She earned her undergraduate degree from Spelman College, the #1 historically Black college (HBCU) in the world, where she was part of a vibrant community of women dedicated to academic excellence and social justice. Of Black and Salvadoran descent, Francesca brings a unique perspective to her teaching, fostering an inclusive and dynamic classroom environment. She received her master's degree in English from Fordham University, where she is currently a candidate for her PhD. Francesca is particularly fascinated by how language allows us to share stories that transcend time, place, and background, and she is committed to helping her students harness this power in their own lives. Outside the classroom, Francesca enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her loved ones, and indulging in her love for movies and TV.

Christine teaches all English language levels to adult and college students from multilingual and multicultural backgrounds. Her specialties include multimodality in English language teaching, critical language pedagogy, communicative language teaching, and linguistically and culturally responsive teaching. She holds a BA in Linguistics and Rhetoric and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from NYU Steinhardt, and she plans to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.