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Irena Joseph

IEP Instructor

Full-Time Faculty

Global and Intercultural Affairs Center

Profile

Irena is a new addition to the Intensive English Program.  Prior to teaching at the University of Dayton, she taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in the LEAP Intensive English Program at Wright State University for 15 years.  In addition to teaching a variety of courses ranging from beginning to advanced, she organized social and cultural activities and academic workshops for students and served as the program’s curriculum coordinator.  Irena has also presented at conferences and mentored new ESL teachers.

Irena’s interest in international programs stems from her diverse background and being an ESL learner herself.  Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, she has always enjoyed learning foreign languages and getting to know other cultures.  She is thrilled to continue to promote intercultural understanding through her work with international students.