College
Troi Ferguson
Troi Ferguson spent 10 years teaching in the Intensive English Program at Rice University in her hometown of Houston before moving from Texas to the Twin Cities, where she now teaches in the Minnesota English Language Program at UMN. Troi has served as MinneTESOL College Interest Section Co-chair since 2023. The College Interest Section hosts 1-2 events each spring and holds a meeting during the annual conference.
David Atterberry
The College Interest Section hosts 1-2 events each spring and holds a meeting during the annual conference. David Atterberry currently serves as academic coordinator in the Minnesota English Language Program at UMN. He has taught previously at community and technical colleges in the Twin Cities and at universities in China and Russia. David is also currently a PhD student in Comparative and International Development Education at the U. of M.
Elementary
Katie Cordes
As an experienced ELD educator and a current doctoral candidate in education at Hamline University, I am deeply committed to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of educational practices. My lifelong dedication to learning fuels my mission to make a profound and purposeful impact as an educator, striving to enrich the lives of students.
Retired Educators
Retiring from an ESL job doesn’t mean saying good bye to the field – and to long-time colleagues. We have retired from careers in ESL and we enjoy socializing, cultural activities, and maintaining connections. If you are retired – or retirement-curious – come join us!