Eric Schleter - Eric has long held a passion for the exchange and development of both language and culture. After studying abroad in China in 2017, Eric decided to pursue a future in TESOL in order to help students gain language skills and intercultural awareness. He has since volunteered with various English teaching organizations such as IUPUI’s ESL tutoring program and the PIE (Program for Intensive English), as well as with the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center as an assistant ESL teacher. He also served for 2 years as a mentor in IUPUI’s International Peer Mentor Program (IPMP) and completed his TESOL practicum teaching with PIE. Currently, Eric resides in Hiroshima Japan and teaches English and American culture at various elementary and junior high schools through the JET Program. After completion of his MA in TESOL and the JET Program, Eric plans to pursue a career in teaching both ENL and physical education topics at either the high school or university level.