KOTESOL Directory (Leadership)

Who's Where in KOTESOL

The KOTESOL National Council (i.e., the board of directors) is the highest decision-making authority in KOTESOL, comprised of elected national officers, chapter presidents representing their local chapters, and committee chairs (both elected and appointed).

"The Council shall be responsible for making the strategic and financial decisions of the organization, as well as oversight of the day-to-day operations."
^{ㅡ KOTESOL Constitution, Article VI. National Council.}

Listed below are all position-holders at the national and chapter levels, and contact information. SIG (special interest group) leaders are also included. Alternately, you may contact any KOTESOL official via the contact webform: http://koreatesol.org/contact

Table of Contents (TOC)

National Council
ㅡ Officers
ㅡ Committee Chairs
ㅡ Chapter Representatives
Chapter Officers
National Committees
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Others

National Council Officers (2023-24)

ㅡ 2024 update (in progress)
ㅡ Biosketches and Photos Compiled: HERE

President

Lindsay Herron
Gwangju National University of Education, Gwangju
Email: president@koreatesol.org

First Vice-President

Mike Peacock
Woosong Universary, Daejeon
Email: 1vp@koreatesol.org

Second Vice-President

James Kimball
Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
Email: 2vp@koreatesol.org

Treasurer

Email: treasurer@koreatesol.org

Secretary

Heidi Vande Voort Nam
Chongshin University, Seoul
Email: secretary@koreatesol.org

Immediate Past President

Bryan Hale
Foreign Language High School, Naju, Jeonnam
Email: past.president@koreatesol.org

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Committee Chairs

International Conference Committee Chair

Bryan Hale
Foreign Language High School, Naju, Jeonnam
Email: icchair2024@koreatesol.org

International Conference Committee Co-Chair

Rhea Metituk
Myongju University, Seoul
Email: iccochair2024@koreatesol.org

Nominations and Elections Committee Chair

Anika Casem
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Global Campus, Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Email: elections@koreatesol.org

Publications Committee Chair

Dr. David E. Shaffer
Gwangju International Center, Gwangju
Email: publications@koreatesol.org

Membership Committee Chair

Lindsay Herron
Gwangju National University of Education, Gwangju
Email: membership@koreatesol.org

International Outreach Committee Chair

Victor Reeser
State University of New York (SUNY) - Korea campus, Songdo, Incheon
Email: vreeser@duck.com // outreach@koreatesol.org

Technologies Committee Chair

John Phillips
Independent Computer & Network Specialist, Seoul
Email: techcomm@koreatesol.org

Publicity Committee Chair

Email: publicity@koreatesol.org

Research Committee Chair

Dr. Ju Seong Lee
The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Email: research@koreatesol.org

Financial Affairs Committee Chair

J. Tom Wyatt
Email: finance@koreatesol.org

Sponsorship Committee Chair

Rob Dickey
Keimyung University, Daegu
Email: sponsor@koreatesol.org

Diversity Committee Chair

Email: diversity@koreatesol.org

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Chapter Representatives

Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter President

Anika Casem
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Global Campus, Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Email: busan@koreatesol.org

Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter President

James Kimball (Acting President)
Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
Email: daegu@koreatesol.org

Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter President

Michael Peacock
Woosong Culinary College, Daejeon
Email: daejeon@koreatesol.org

Gangwon Chapter President

Reece Randall
Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon-do
Email: gangwon@koreatesol.org

Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter President

Maria Lisak
Chosun University, Gwangju
Email: gwangju@koreatesol.org

Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter President

Lisa MacIntyre
"I Can!" English Academy, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Email: jeonju@koreatesol.org

Seoul Chapter President

Rhea Metituk
Myongji University, Seoul
Email: seoul@koreatesol.org // president@seoulkotesol.org

Suwon-Gyeonggi Chapter President

Tyler Clark
Gyeongin National University of Education, Gyeonggi Campus, Anyang
Email: suwon@koreatesol.org

Yongin-Gyeonggi Chapter President

Dr. Daniela Trinks
Myongji University, Natural Science Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
Email: yongin@koreatesol.org // dtrinks@mju.ac.kr

ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ Liaisons to the Council ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ

International Community Representative

Dr. Kara Mac Donald
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center, Monterey, CA, USA
Email: international.members@koreatesol.org
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ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ Ad Hoc Committees ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ

National Conference Committee 2024

Lindsay Herron, Chair
Email: 2024kotesolnc@gmail.com

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ㅡ Chapter Officers ㅡ

Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter

President
Anika Casem
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Global Campus, Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Email: busan@koreatesol.org

Vice President
KC Washington, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam

Membership Officer
Aulia Djunaedi, Youngsan University, Busan & Yangsan

Secretary
Gabriela Villafradez, University of Ulsan, Ulsan

Treasurer
Daniel Earl Jones, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju

Member-at-Large
Misook “Catherine” Shin Marcus, Busan English - Broadcasting (BeFM), Busan

Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter

President (Acting)
James "Jake" Kimball, Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
Email: daegu@koreatesol.org

Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter

President
Michael Peacock, Woosong Culinary College, Daejeon
Email: daejeon@koreatesol.org

Vice-President
Andrew Griffiths, Daejeon Educational Training Institute, Daejeon

Treasurer
Eric Cebreiro

Members-at-Large
David Allen
Kathy Moon
Martin Sketchley
Rosemary Sorg

Gangwon Chapter

President
Reece Randall, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon
Email: gangwon@koreatesol.org

Vice-President
Stevan Johnson

Treasurer
Michael Free, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon

Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter

President
Maria Lisak
Chosun University, Gwangju
Email: gwangju@koreatesol.org

Vice-President
Dr. David E. Shaffer, Gwangju International Center, Gwangju

Treasurer
Lindsay Herron, Gwangju Natl. University of Education, Gwangju

Immediate Past President & Newsletter Editor
Bryan Hale
Foreign Language High School, Naju, Jeonnam

Officer-at-Large
Jocelyn Wright, Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam

Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter

President
Lisa MacIntyre-Park
"I Can!" English Academy, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Email: jeonju@koreatesol.org

Vice-President
Suhhee Kang, Able Languages, Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Treasurer
Ingrid Zwaal, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Secretary / Web Editor / Promotions
Fran Gibson, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Chapter News Article Writer
Frank Karioris, CBNU, Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Workshop Speaker Coordinator
jnj.presenters@gmail.com

Membership Coordinators
Yuying Kang, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Liliana Tintin, Jeonbuk National University

Conference Support Organizer
Aida Park, CSI Educo, Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Past President
Allison Bill, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Seoul Chapter

President
Rhea Metituk, Myongji University, Seoul
Email: seoul@koreatesol.org // president@seoulkotesol.org

Vice-President
Melvin Dixon

Treasurer
Christopher Miller

Secretary
Haewon Martinez

Membership Officer
Tom Wyatt

Chief Advisor
Elizabeth May, Sangmyung University, Seoul

Webmaster
Ryan McCurdy

Past President
Dr. Bilal Qureshi, Seokyeong University/Sookmyung University, Seoul

Suwon-Gyeonggi Chapter

President
Tyler Clark, Gyeongin Natl. University of Ed., Incheon
Email: suwon@koreatesol.org

Vice-President
Shin Hyeong LEE, Suji High School, Yongin, Gyeonggi

Treasurer
Soon-ah Kim, Seoksu Elementary School, Ansan, Gyeonggi

Membership Outreach Officer
Gyeo-ul (Winny) Han, Seochon Elementary School, Siheung, Gyeonggi

Member-at-Large
Young Ki Kim, Pyeongchon Middle School

Yongin-Gyeonggi Chapter

President
Dr. Daniela Trinks
Myungji University, Natural Science Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Email: yongin@koreatesol.org

First Vice-President
André Jacobs

Second Vice-President
Christina Tsoy

Secretary
Wesley Martin

Treasurer
Dr. David D.I. Kim, Kangnam University, Yongin, Gyeonggi

Graduate Student Rep / Member-at-Large
Martin Todd

Undergraduate Student Representative
Joseph Curd

Member-at-Large
Greg Lewis

Immediate Past President
James G. Rush II, Luther University, Yongin, Gyeonggi

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ㅡ National Committees ㅡ

Publications Committee

Committee Chair
Dr. David E. Shaffer, Gwangju International Center, Gwangju
Email: publications@koreatesol.org

Committee Members
Dr. Kara Mac Donald
Dr. Andrew White
Lindsay Herron (ex officio)

ㅡ Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ)
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Kara Mac Donald, Defense Language Institute, CA, USA
Email: journal@koreatesol.org
Associate Editor
Dr. David E. Shaffer, Gwangju
Asst. Editor & Reviews Editor
James F. Kimball, Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk

ㅡ The English Connection (TEC)
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Andrew White, Induk University, Seoul

ㅡ KOTESOL Proceedings 2022
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. David E Shaffer, Gwangju International Center

ㅡ KOTESOL Happenings and News
Editor
Dr. Andrew White, Induk University, Seoul

ㅡ Scribes Square (KOTESOL Website)
Editor
James F. Kimball, Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk

International Conference 2024 Committee

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Conference Chair
Bryan Hale
Email: icchair2024@koreatesol.org

Conference Co-Chair
-- Rhea Metituk
Email: iccochair2024@koreatesol.org
Program Director
-- Michael Free
Registration Director
-- Lindsay Herron
Invited Speakers Director // Financial Affairs Director
-- Dr. David E. Shaffer
Logistics Director
-- Sean O'Connor
Publicity Director
-- Rhea Metituk
Guest Services Director // Food & Beverage Director
-- Michael Peacock
Tech Coordinator
-- John Phillips