Hartford, CT

Middletown, CT

Simsbury, CT

Waterbury, CT

West Hartford, CT

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

As a Local Coordinator Supervisor,  Daisy manages a team of 10 Local Coordinators who oversee families in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New Jersey. She plans and implements webinar trainings and Host Parent Orientations, and helps support relationships with our partner schools.

While working with AIEP, Daisy has enjoyed learning about the Chinese culture and traditions, and discovering the similarities between American and Chinese teenagers.

Daisy enjoys working for a company that fosters a sense of community, and provides their employees with opportunities for growth; AIEP cares for their employees and their families.

On a personal note, Daisy is a mother to 3 adult children, and a grandmother to 3 beautiful grandchildren. She is also a host parent for AIEP and enjoys the experience with her host students. In her free time, Daisy enjoys cleaning her house, listening to music, and watching Disney movies with her grandchildren.

Hamilton, MA

Shrewsbury, MA

Springfield, MA

Tyngsboro, MA

Worcester, MA

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou

As a Local Coordinator, Nicole is responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, and screening of potential host families.  Nicole works closely with schools and maintains a close relationship with the students ‘ host families.

Nicole graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She has a strong background and years of experience in working with students and has now explored the international student field with AIEP.

Nicole’s favorite part of the job is all of the variety of people she gets to meet – host families, students, co-workers, and school officials.  Meeting new people and developing interpersonal relationships makes her position rewarding.

In her spare time Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and staying active.

Assistant Local Coordinator

Norwich, CT

Uncasville, CT

New London, CT

“Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do.” – Brian Tracy

As a Local Coordinator Assistant, Tara loves working with international students and families. She is also a host parent and for her this is a very rewarding and great experience.

Tara’s favorite part of the job is meeting potential host families and learning basic Chinese Salutations.

In her free time, Tara loves to spend time with her husband and children.

Braintree, MA

Brockton, MA

Kingston, MA

Northbridge, MA

Lynn, MA

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow” – Helen Keller

As a Local Coordinator, with many years of experience in the education field, Carol evaluates and resolves student’s inquiries, issues, and problems. She also ensures appropriate actions were implemented to the satisfaction of students and parents. Carol works closely with schools and has a good relationship with host families. She enjoys interacting with her students and helping them adapt to life in America.

Carol is a mother of 2 daughters and loves to go hiking and traveling with her family.

“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.” – Marcus Garvey

As a Local Coordinator, Ignacio brings AIEP’s team his professional skills as a Social Worker. He has many years of experience as a Case Manager and loves to help his community. His favorite part of the job is meeting new families and building relationships with students.

Ignacio is a husband and father of 5 children along with a foster child. He loves spending time with his family, enjoys watching and playing sports, and loves listening to music.

Easton, CT

Fairfield, CT

Madison, CT

West Haven, CT

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

As a Local Coordinator, Sandra is a very dedicated person to her host families and students. She is also an independent school educator who has been marked with high standards of education, student-teacher dedication, and enthusiasm for student success. Throughout this time, Sandra has gained valuable insights while educating hundreds of students by providing authentic learning opportunities that integrate creative instruction and an appreciation of one’s culture. She embraces her experiences of studying abroad, living with host families, teaching ESL students.

Throughout her life,  Sandra appreciates her Italian heritage that encouraged me to pursue my career in teaching Spanish and Italian and later pursuing her highest teaching degree in TESOL. She believes in the capacity of her students to acquire a second language and letting them feel that they are the most important learners and allow the opportunity to speak the target language with ease and comfort.

Sandra feels extremely fortunate to have this position to meet new potential host families and welcome international students to our organization. She enjoys communicating with parents and school officials in a positive and supportive way for the best of the student.

During her free time, Sandra enjoys spending time with family, friends, and walks on the beach.

Milford, CT

Trumbull, CT

Waterbury, CT

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

As a Local Coordinator, Theresa supports her schools and host families. She is also a proud Marine Corps Veteran who served in the ’80s. Theresa has also a background in the American Medical Response. She always strives for ways to promote success for all of her students and families. Her favorite part of the job is recruiting new host families and working with the current families and schools.

Theresa loves to spend time with her 4 children 2 daughters, 2 sons, and her grandchild. In her free time, she loves to garden, read, crochet, and host family dinners.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

As a Local Coordinator, Sharon works to recruit, interview, and screen new host families interested in hosting a student. She maintains regular communication with the participating schools as well as the students. Her favorite part of the job is being able to create a relationship with the host families, schools, and students.

Sharon has many years of experience in working with a cultural exchange program and working directly with host families all over the country.  She has seen firsthand how being exposed to different cultures has a positive and lasting influence on everyone involved. Sharon has a degree in Elementary Education and was a substitute teacher and taught preschool for several years.

Sharon is married and has 1 daughter and a cat. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, Broadway musicals, and watching American football.

Baltimore, MD

Hamden, CT

Middletown, CT

Waterbury, CT

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama

As a Student Coordinator Supervisor, Leah checks in with students and makes sure they are doing well at the host families’ home and at school. She also supervises the Student Coordinators.

Leah graduated from UConn and has a background in teaching. Her favorite part of the job is listening to students sharing their experiences about their new lifestyle and how they are getting adjusted to the American culture.

Leah loves being a team leader and part of the AIEP team. She enjoys going hiking with her family and friends and watching Korean and Chinese dramas.

Brockton, MA

Holbrook, MA

Lawrence, MA

Northbridge, MA

Shrewsbury, MA

Worcester, MA

York, PA

 “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” – Mother Theresa

As a Student Coordinator, Fatimah works closely with Local Coordinators. She is dedicated to support her students and natural parents.

She studied in NYC and has a background as a consultant, helping international students to apply for high schools and colleges in the United States. With many years of experience in the education field, Fatimah knows the challenges the students face and the concerns the parents have.

She loves working for AIEP where she has maintained a consistent passion for helping the students to experience U.S. education and enjoy the American lifestyle.

In her free time, Fatimah loves reading, listening to music, and watching movies.

Hamilton, MA

Hartford, CT

Middletown, CT

Simsbury, CT

Springfield, MA

Tyngsboro, MA

West Hartford, CT

“Be happy. Be right. Be you.” – Unknown

As a Student Coordinator, Weijuan helps international students succeed in the United States. She has a great connection with the students and their natural families, she makes everyone feel welcomed and home.

Weijuan loves working for AIEP and seeing the results of the student’s achievements at the end of the school year.

During her free time, Weijuan loves reading, cooking, and baking.

Waterbury, CT

Hamden, CT

“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating.” – Elon Musk

As a Student Coordinator, Chenxing works with Local Coordinators and services the students and their parents to gain a satisfying experience through the AIEP program.

Chenxing graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in China and a Master’s degree in Communication in Florida. Her passion for student affairs can be traced back to her college years. She worked as a Marketing and Recruitment Assistant for Chinese students and found her career path in the field of education and international student affairs. Her past students succeeded academically, socially, and culturally.
Chenxing loves to explore new and challenging things. Out of the office, she is a photographer and documentary filmmaker.

Easton, CT

Fairfield, CT

Madison, CT

West Haven, CT

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein

As a Student Coordinator, May has many years of experience in working with children. She loves working with her international students, caring about them, and helping them achieve their goals.

May enjoys her job and takes responsibility in assisting students with their studies and adjustment in the United States

In her free time, May loves to watch movies and spend time with her family.

Milford, CT

Waterbury, CT

“Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.” – Conan O’Brien

As a Student Coordinator, Cindy has many years in the Educational field. She taught English in China and she is very dedicated to her students.

Cindy is very thankful and happy to work for AIEP, an organization that cares not only for the students but staff and families. She loves writing great reports back to the natural families about how good their children are doing and getting adjusted to the American lifestyle.

In her free time, Cindy enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.

Fairfield, CT

Kingston, MA

Lynn, MA

Trumbull, CT

Worcester, MA

“Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” – Lord Chesterfield

As a Student Coordinator, Grace works with Local Coordinators and interacts with students, families, and schools. She has many years of experience as a Student Coordinator and her main focus is the student’s happiness.

Grace is always willing to help others. Her favorite part of the job is taking care of the students and their families needs.

In her free time, Grace loves music, reading, and taking care of her 2 cats.

Danbury, CT

“No man is an island.” – John Donne

As a Student Coordinator, Wansu enjoys building a bridge of communication among students, parents, schools, and AIEP. She has a background as an educator and as a professional translator. She is fluent in Mandarin and English which makes it very easy for our students and natural parents.

Wansu’s favorite part of the job is conversing with students and learning about their hopes and dreams. She is proud to be part of a team that helps the students achieve their goals.

In her free time, Wansu loves swimming, music, and theater.

Manhasset, NY

New Rochelle, NY

Somers, NY

Stamford, CT

Wayne, NJ

Woodmere, NY

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet” – Aristotle

As a Student Coordinator, Yitong provides support to all international students, regarding academic, personal, and disciplinary.

Yitong has years of experience in assisting guidance counselors with student’s school applications. She enjoys working for AIEP and her favorite part of the job is the relationship she builds with the students.

In her free time, Yitong likes to read and learn more about foreign policies.