Program

Jeff Hutcheson currently serves as the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at TESOL International. He has worked in international education for nearly 30 years with professional experiences in both the United States and abroad.

Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa, also known as The Lab Coat Teacher and "Miss Dorito," is a dynamic, passionate presenter with a wealth of experience. A Top 4 Finalist National Teacher of the Year and Florida Teacher of the Year, Dorina draws on her classroom experiences and doctoral research to motivate and empower educators with professional and personal learning that starts from within.

Dr. Stephen A. White has been in the field of education for 51 years. In that time, he has taught Spanish/ESL/Bilingual Education in grades 2 - 12, as well as served as a consultant for Region IV ESC and Fort Bend ISD. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston Downtown.

Alice Savage has 30 years of experience as an ESOL professional, and she currently teaches English language classes at Lone Star College in Houston, TX. She also facilitates teacher-training and has authored several textbooks for English language learners.

Colin Ward has been teaching English as a Second Language since 2001, and he currently teaches at Lone Star College in Houston, TX. He is a Fulbright scholar and an author of a number of ESL textbooks. His interests include the teaching of second-language writing and the role of technology in language learning.