2026 - 2027 BUSAN-GYEONGSANG-DAEGU CHAPTER ELECTIONS
We are delighted to announce that the election process for the 2026–2027 BG Chapter Officers begins today.
We will start with a Call for Nominations for the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Member-at-Large
* You may only run for one position at a time.
Requirements
Be a paying BGD Member for at least 1 year (2025-2026)
Have attended at least 2 BGD events (2025-2026)
Application
- 100-word bio
- Profile picture
- 150-word election promises & how you have contributed to the BGD chapter in the past
Please submit your document to bgkotesol@gmail.com
Timeline
Submissions
18 September 2026 to 2 October 2026
Elections (online)
3 October to 16 October 2026
Results
18 October 2026
President
Candidate One
Sarah Slagle is the founder and Education Director of Slingoh Korea, which offers English and Korean learning programs for adults. She holds an MTESOL from Arizona State University and has taught university students and adult learners in Korea for over a decade. Sarah joined KOTESOL in 2013 as an International Conference volunteer. After years of attending conferences, she began presenting in 2024, first as a panelist at the International Conference and then as a solo presenter at the National Conference. In 2025, she served as Graduate Student Showcase Manager for the International Conference and now serves as LinkedIn Manager for the Publicity Committee. As a BGD member, she regularly participates in chapter professional development events and the Kakao group chat. She recently presented in Jeonju and Fukuoka.
Election promises and contributions:
I regularly participate in BGD KOTESOL’s online sessions and attend DPI initiative events in person. In 2026, I was proud to participate in conferences in Jeonju and Fukuoka as a BGD chapter member, sharing my work while staying connected to our chapter community.
As President, I would build on the chapter’s current initiatives while focusing on sustainable membership growth across our entire region. I would work to strengthen connections among educators in Busan, Gyeongnam, and Daegu; expand opportunities for members to participate, present, and take on leadership roles; and explore opportunities for local symposiums to be recognized as professional development by regional Offices of Education. I also want to ensure that BGD continues to provide meaningful benefits for veteran members, including opportunities for advanced professional development, networking with colleagues across the region, international connections, and recognition of their continued contributions to the field. My goal is a connected, active chapter where members at every stage of their careers can find community, professional growth, and opportunities to contribute.
Treasurer
Candidate Once
Introduction
Danny Jones. I have lived in Korea for over 15 years, teaching primarily at the university level. For much of that time, I have also served as Treasurer of the KOTESOL Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter, overseeing the chapter’s assets and transactions with transparency and security.
I am committed to KOTESOL and its overall mission and I look forward to continuing my service to our chapter and its members.
Statement of Intent
Experience, transparency, and honesty are of the utmost importance for a treasurer. Throughout my time in this position, I have maintained detailed records of the chapter’s transactions, assets, and even receipts, with offline records retained for additional security and accountability.
If reelected, I will continue maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, documenting expenditures and reimbursements, paying any obligations promptly, and ensuring that chapter funds are managed only for authorized purposes.
I value this position, our members, and the mission of KOTESOL as a whole, and I would be honored to be entrusted once again with safeguarding our chapter’s finances and assets.
Recent KOTESOL Activities and Accomplishments
Oversaw the transfer and integration of Daegu Chapter’s financial assets following its merger with our chapter.
Switched to a new bank account with free domestic transfers.
Established, with chapter approval, a two-year interest-bearing savings account so that otherwise unused funds could generate additional income. With continued chapter approval, I intend to expand this into a laddered savings strategy, allowing more of our reserves to earn interest.
Collaborated with JALT Fukuoka on our first joint KOTESOL-JALT symposium, traveling to Fukuoka to help oversee financial matters and support the collaboration.
Maintained detailed records of chapter transactions and supporting documentation, available for review in accordance with chapter procedures.
Education
M.Ed. in TESOL, Concordia University, Portland, 2014
TEFL Certification, ITTT, 140+ hours, 2013
B.A. in Anthropology, University of Maryland, 2010
A.A. in General Studies, Howard Community College, 2007
Recent and Upcoming Presentations Hosted
The Good, The Bot, and the Ugly: How (and How NOT) to Use AI in Education — JALT 2026 International Conference, Nagoya, Japan (upcoming)
The Good, The Bot, and the Ugly: Wielding the Double-Edged Sword of AI — KOTESOL 2025 International Conference, Sookmyung Women’s University
The Good, The Bot, and the Ugly: How (and How NOT) to Use AI in the Classroom — BG KOTESOL Symposium, 2024
The Great Blind Spot: The Importance of Financial Education — KOTESOL Webinar, 2020
