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 for learning can bring together individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds. She is excited to bond with and learn from her students, co-teachers and the people in her community. She is also looking forward to spending her free time on hiking adventures and practicing her Indonesian.

Prior to joining the Fulbright ETA family, Nageen graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in Biochemistry. She plans on applying to medical school upon completing her Fulbright grant period.