Meet your faculty at George Mason University

Christina, Assistant Director Undergraduate Education and Global Partnerships

“In the United States, I believe you can reinvent yourself at any time in your life. People go back to school and change their careers and take on new passions at all points in their lives. It’s awesome.

Here at INTO Mason, I have an awesome job! Teaching in the Pathways, eating lunch at the Global Center and talking to the geese at Mason Pond – lucky me!”

James, Associate Director, Advising and Academic Services

“Teaching is like a conversation with students that advances with the give-and-take of good questions. I think that asking good questions is a valuable skill that both teachers and students can use in the classroom.

My advice to new students is to try to make personal connections with university faculty and staff members. Students who do this feel more at home at Mason and are more likely to have the best possible experience.”

Esther, Graduate Communication in Disciplines

“Students should be curious as they engage with new and familiar ideas. They need to ask questions that challenge what they already know. This can be difficult and even scary at first, but it can also help deepen their understanding.

At INTO Mason, I teach writing and research skills to graduate students from various disciplines. I enjoy working with these students because they bring so many rich experiences and knowledge to their research project. I always learn so much from our students.”

Aimee, Graduate Communication and Transition Professor

“My best advice to students is to take advantage of every opportunity your teachers offer. At INTO Mason, we strive to show our learners how to be American students and get involved in the university at all levels. It is one of our core values. I expect my students to have an 'I can' attitude. You never know until you try. Taking academic risks can be very rewarding.”

James, Communications Professor

“I love teaching because I get to help our students become more confident in themselves. People often start class very nervous. But, by the end of the class, many of our students have grown both in their communication skills and in their self-confidence. My advice to new students is to be ready for a transformation, and to identify what you want and what your goals are early. Be willing to work hard in order to achieve what you want out of life.”

Lori, Academic English Professor

“I love working with international students. I love talking with my students about cross-cultural differences in addition to helping them see how powerful it can be to learn to use language effectively. I have taught the course Learning English through Pop Music at INTO Mason. I had each student pick an American song to present to the rest of the class. The students did a great job discussing the language used in the lyrics and what the songs meant!”

Maggie, Academic English Professor

“I love teaching English because I get to meet students from all over the world. Helping students develop skills that will serve them in whatever they decide to do in the future is a blessing. My advice for students at Mason is to get involved with campus activities and student organizations. It’s a great way to meet new people, practice English outside of class and feel like a part of the university community.”