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"At Shoreline, students are
not simply numbers."
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Thalia Saplad, Executive Director
Thalia oversees International Programs at Shoreline Community College. Born in Hawaii, where she lived until her teenage years, Thalia was also raised on the Micronesian island of Palau. Her blended heritage includes Chinese, Portuguese and Filipino (although her appreciation for good food crosses all borders!). An alumna of Seattle University, Thalia has worked at Shoreline since 1992. Thalia believes that international students are an important part of the Shoreline community, a place that celebrates diversity and values global perspectives -- both inside and outside the classroom. She adds that Shoreline is a place where people have fun together and respect one another. On behalf of the entire International Programs staff, Thalia welcomes your interest in Shoreline Community College, and hopes to have the pleasure of welcoming you personally to its beautiful campus in the near future.
Phone: 206-546-4512
Email: tsaplad@shoreline.edu
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"Good staff, good services, good
students. That's
International Programs!"
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Sean Duke, Assistant Director of
International Marketing and Outreach
Moving from rural Vermont, Sean began his college studies near New
York City because he knew his education would not be complete
without meeting people from other countries. With a master's degree
and teaching certificates in TESOL, he spent 7 years living in Korea
and Japan as a Buddhist monk, exchange student and English teacher.
Sean joined Shoreline's IP staff to help recruit new students and reach out to alumni.
To do that, he'll be visiting many countries so maybe
you'll see him your city!
Phone: 206-546-6960
Email:
sduke@shoreline.edu
IM: Shoreline.Sean
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"Let me help you
realize your dream of
studying abroad!" |
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Colleen
Ferguson, Assistant Director of
International Education
Colleen believes that an academic experience abroad is an important
part of a comprehensive education: It helps prepare students to
live and work in our multicultural, global society. Her own rich
experiences as a student in Mexico and Spain, and as a teacher in
Japan, led her to the field of international education. She has
a B.A. in International Affairs and Foreign Languages and a MEd.
in Intercultural Education. Colleen is here to advise all students
on study abroad options as well as to assist International students
with their advising needs.
Phone: 206-533-6676
Email: cferguson@shoreline.edu
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"I'm here to help
you get connected
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Mari
Kosin, Assistant Director of International Student Services
Originally from Japan, Mari attended community college,
and obtained her B.A. and M.A. in Washington state. Mari manages
and develops Shoreline's comprehensive programs and services for
international students to succeed in college! Mari often travels
to overseas to meet with students and their families, introducing
what a prestigious and friendly place Shoreline is for many international
students!
Phone: 206-546-4627
Email: mkosin@shoreline.edu |
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"This college and city
provide a great
environment for
International Students" |
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Samira
Pardanani, Assistant Director of Admissions & Immigration
Samira manages the admissions and immigration areas of our office. She believes in providing exceptional service to our students and enjoys finding new ways to make processes work better. Before joining Shoreline, Samira was an International Student/Scholar Advisor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She has two Masters degrees - in German and in Teaching English as A Second Language. Originally from India, she has also lived and studied in Europe and speaks several languages. Samira likes spending her free time with her family and doing fun activities with her little daughter.
Phone: 206-546-6940
Email:
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"I enjoy helping
students and answering
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Lisa
Hirayama, Advisor
Lisa Hirayama is our primary International Student Advisor.
She has been working with international students at Shoreline for
more than 13 years, and has enjoyed seeing hundreds of students
reach their academic potential. Lisa is originally from the east
coast of the U.S. (near Boston, MA). She has a B.A. in East Asian
Studies and Sociology and an M.Ed. in Counseling. She lived in England
and Denmark as a child, and spent time in Japan during high school
and then again as a college student. She is married and has two
young boys.
Phone: 206-546-4508
Email: lhirayam@shoreline.edu
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"I’m ready to help
you reach all
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Maureen Chao, Advisor
Maureen has been an academic advisor for the past 10 years, and particularly enjoys helping students choose their major and classes, as well as plan for a successful university transfer. Maureen has a B.A. in International Studies, an M.Ed in Education, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Her passion is traveling and learning about different cultures. Her travels have taken her to over 25 different countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. She is married and has a baby girl.
Phone: 206-546-6916
Email: mchao@shoreline.edu
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"Let me help you plan
your academic
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Cynthia Okawara, Advisor
Cynthia is our newest International Student Academic Advisor. She comes with years of experience in the field of international education including, most recently, five years of international student advising. She loves helping students achieve their goals and become successful. She believes student involvement is the key to success! Cynthia has a B.A. from U.W. in English and Elementary Education and an M.Ed. from Western Washington University. She lived in Japan for five years and speaks some Japanese. While living in Japan, she traveled to Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. She is married and has two elementary school aged kids -- one girl and one boy!
Phone: 206-533-6758
Email:
cokawara@shoreline.edu
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"I enjoy meeting new
students and learning
about their
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Erin Walker
Phone: 206-546-4508
Email:
ewalker@shoreline.edu
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"I look forward to meeting you when you arrive at Shoreline!" |
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Suzy
K. Cowgill, Program Coordinator of International Programs
Suzy processes applications of new students from all over the world!
She also assists with administrative duties and takes care of our
budget for the office. She has a bachelor degree in General Studies
and earned a diploma in Culinary Arts in Seattle after she relocated
from Texas in 1996.
Phone: 206-546-4676
Email:
scowgill@shoreline.edu
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"I'll connect you with
the right advisor to help
accomplish your goals"
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Harumi
Kendall, Program Assistant
Harumi attended Shoreline Community College and earned her A.A.A.S degree in the Business Technology Program. Harumi is the first person you will see in the office, and she is available to help answer your questions. If she doesn't know the answer, she can refer you to the correct person to assist you.
Phone: 206-546-4697
Email: hkendall@shoreline.edu
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