Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program Edition
Home institution: Rutgers University School placement: SMA Eben Haezar, Manado, North Sulawesi Katia Oltmann will be teaching at SMA Eben Haezar in Manado, North Sulawesi. She chose Fulbright because she wanted to be part of a program that fosters intercultural exchange between the United States and foreign nations. And she chose Indonesia because the country’s.. Read More.
Home Institution: Elon University, NC School Placement: SMKN 6 Surabaya Kelly is currently teaching at SMKN 6 in Surabaya, East Java. Kelly graduated from Elon University with a degree in English Education, as well as a teaching license (in the state of North Carolina). She spent her time in college working with and tutoring high.. Read More.
Home Institution: Miami University, OH School Placement: SMAN 1 Boyolali Khalid Osman is currently teaching at SMAN 1 Boyolali, Central Java. His passion for teaching stems from his volunteer experience as an ESL instructor. Khalid’s travels have shaped his global perspective and reaffirmed the need for cross-cultural awareness in our society. He is excited to.. Read More.
Home institution: Pitzer College School placement: SMAK St. Ignatius Loyola, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara Kyra just graduated from Pitzer College with a major in history and a minor in French prior to her ETA experience. She is passionate about teaching and is incredibly excited to pursue one of her passions abroad in Indonesia. She.. Read More.
Home institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County, MD School placement: MAN Demak, Central Java This is Matt’s second year as an English Teaching Assistant in Indonesia. Matt was previously teaching in Bandar Lampung but for this year, he is very excited to be teaching at MAN Demak in Central Java. He was raised in Maryland.. Read More.
Home institution: Villanova University, PA School placement: MAN 1, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Meghan Cullinan is currently teaching at MAN 1 in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. She is looking forward to living in Indonesia for a second time and developing her teaching skills in a cross-cultural classroom setting. While she specializes in Mathematics education, Meghan is excited.. Read More.
Home institution: The Pennsylvania State University, PA School placement: SMAN 1 Limboto, Gorontalo, North Sulawesi Nabeel Ahmad is currently teaching at SMAN 1 Limboto in Gorontalo, Sulawesi. Nabeel is a Penn State graduate having earned a degree in biological sciences and health policy. Prior to joining Fulbright, Nabeel was a high school chemistry teacher in.. Read More.
Home Institution: University of Southern California School placement: SMAN 1, Salatiga, Central Java Nitika Johri will be teaching at SMAN 1 in Salatiga, Central Java. Through the ETA program, she hopes to instill a passion for learning within her students and highlight the value of education. She is excited to learn more about Indonesian culture.. Read More.
Home institution: University of Maryland, College Park School Placement: SMAN 3 Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung Islands Nageen Sherani will be teaching at SMAN 3 in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka. Nageen was inspired by many important educators in her life- her parents, teachers and professors- to pursue an English Teaching Assistantship. She believes education and a common passion.. Read More.
Home Institution: Amherst College, MA School Placement: SMKN 7 Semarang, Central Java Sam Chen is currently teaching at SMK Negeri 7 in Semarang, Central Java. His motivation to pursue a teaching opportunity in Indonesia comes from his own love of learning, appreciation for sociocultural diversity, and belief in the importance of education. Prior to joining.. Read More.
