CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA

Mayra Morales-Scott
Mayra Morales-Scott’s experience as an immigrant and English language learner has shaped her teaching methods, interactions with students, and collaboration with colleagues. Mayra firmly believes that her ELLs’ native language, culture, and knowledge be celebrated in the literacy and instruction that they receive in schools. She teaches and encourages her students and their families to advocate for their educational needs and wants. Mayra received her Master's in Teaching ESL at NC State. Recently, she had the opportunity to teach prospective teachers at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Education. Mayra currently teaches ESL for Durham Public Schools. She truly values the power of education and is committed to educating and changing the deficit mindset associated with language learners in order to create a safe learning environment for all students.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Jessica Dover
Jessica Dover is an ESL teacher at Eastfield Global Magnet School in McDowell County, NC. She is currently in her 13th year of teaching. Jessica earned her degrees from Appalachian State University including a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and a Master of Arts in Reading Education. As a representative of Carolina TESOL she wants to support educators and advocate for students. In her free time Jessica likes to read and spend time with family and friends.
PeeDee - SOUTH CAROLINA

Paul Wells
I was born and raised in Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University where I studied literature and philosophy. Upon graduating, I spent several years teaching English as a foreign language in both Costa Rica and South Korea. After getting married in Costa Rica, my wife and I settled in South Carolina where we are raising two energetic young boys. I have been teaching English to speakers of other languages here in the United States since 2009. I cannot imagine a more interesting and satisfying vocation. In 2016, I finished a master’s degree in TESOL with a focus on linguistics and bilingual education. Apart from teaching, I spend my time listening to and playing music, reading voraciously, participating in water sports, and exploring the world with my family.
UPSTATE - SOUTH CAROLINA
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Sharon Jackson has a total of 25 years of experience in education. She has worked as a speech therapist (K-12) for twelve years followed by a position as an ESOL teacher for the past thirteen years. Jackson has knowledge of collaborating with Carolina TESOL as she is a former Upstate Metro Rep for Carolina TESOL, having served from 2015-2017. Her interests include special services for English learners and literacy learning. Jackson is a board member of the International Dyslexia Association –
South Carolina and she holds two master’s degrees concentrating in TESOL and Literacy. When time allows, she spends time with a good novel, with family and friends at festivals, or relaxing at the beach.
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