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	Dr. Kendra Humphreys Adult Education Program Manager Since 1999, Kendra has administrated and directed the Adult Education program at SIUC-EDC. She holds a PhD in Education from SIUC with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction (Interdisciplinary). Her active involvement in the promotion of Adult Education covers a wide list of experience, to include: Administrative Division Chair (2002- 2007), Chair of the Finance Committee (2005 - 2007) and President Elect FY08 for IACEA - The Voice of Adult Education in Illinois; Chair, Area Planning Council; Member, Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Technology Committee as well as a member of the Adult Education Advisory Council; Member, Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE); and, Member of the Local Work Force Investment Board One-Stop Committee. As well, Kendra is a State Certified Teacher and Certified as a Learning Needs Resource Specialist. Additionally, her professional achievements have been recognized through her induction into the WHO's WHO of Professional Management and WHO's WHO of American Women.

	Kimberly Stoll Intake Specialist/Instructor- Job Skills/Basic Computer Skills/GED-I Kimberly is the Intake Specialist for our Adult Education Program. In addition, she teaches Job Skills and Basic Computer Skills Classes and GED-I – at a distance. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in University Studies from SIUC. She is currently enrolled in graduate classes at SIUC where she is actively seeking her Master’s Degree in Public Health. Kimberly’s specialty areas include biological sciences and communication.
Eric Eickmeier Student Employee Eric is an undergraduate student at SIU, studying forestry. He helps our office in various administrative and clerical duties. He also assists teachers in the classroom when necessary.
	Errol Daniels Instructor - Basic Computer Skills/Job Skills/GED

	Ms. Alice Mbugua Instructor - English as a Second Language (ESL) Alice comes to SIUC from Kenya and has lived in the United States since 1999. She is presently a Master’s student in Rehabilitation Counseling. Her future plans include pursuing her PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and then returning to Kenya to work with individuals in the field of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
	Linda (Leah) Bening Instructor – English as a Second Language Leah has been working with international students since 1995. She is an instructor of English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Evergreen Terrace Housing Office, and other facilities as well. She has a gift for working with speakers of other languages and enjoys the exchange of culture and language that takes place in the classroom.
	Anna Huniak Student Employee Anna is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communication at SIUC. She will be graduating in May of 2007 and will continue working for our program in the summer and fall semesters. She assists with intakes, administrative duties, and teaching. Anna has worked with International students since 2003 and has taught English as a Second Language since 2001. We look forward to Anna joining our teaching staff upon completion of her bachelor’s degree.
	Megan Nelson Instructor – General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Megan is the GED instructor for our Adult Education Program. She offers classes to her students in both Spanish and English. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SIUC in May 2006. She loves teaching and strives for excellence in it. She has helped many students succeed in achieving their GED.

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