People are the heart of any organization and at GEOS Boston, we have some of the best. Well-trained, highly experienced and passionate about helping students Master the English Language, the GEOS team is dedicated to your success. Step inside our doors to find the perfect combination of excellent training and friendly comfort. Welcome to the family!
Andrew Devey, B.A. School Manager From: England An educator, a world traveler and the leader of our international staff, Andrew has a B.A. in Hospitality Management and a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education, as well as a TESOL Certificate. He has taught English at private language schools in Spain, Thailand, England, Mexico, the U.K and the U.S.A. He also served as an elementary school teacher in Spain and the U.K. For fun, Andrew plays for the Abbot Celtic Team in a Sunday Soccer League.
Zhanna Owens, B.A., M.A. Operations Coordinator From: Russia Her warm personality and calm competence help students through even the most complicated situations. With a B.A. in English and Interpreting and M.A. in Linguistics, she was a college Professor of English for five years before moving to the U.S.A. A teacher and administrator at GEOS for the last two years, Zhanna loves traveling and meeting new people. She is truly “in love with Boston.”
Emily Pellini, B.A.,M.A. Academic Coordinator From: Boston, MA Emily came to GEOS Boston after teaching high school and adult ESL in Massachusetts and in various countries abroad. Emily loves meeting people from around the world, learning about different cultures, and trying out new cuisines. She loves to cook, so new recipes are always welcome. Emily speaks Italian, Spanish and Marshallese, and hopes to learn more languages as she travels.
Tiffanie Calisto, B.S.
International Service & Sales Coordinator
From: Somerville, MA
Tiffanie is the newest member of the GEOS family! She grew up in Somerville, MA and is full of Boston pride. Tiffanie has had the chance to live in Canada, and knows how to speak both French and Portuguese. Tiffanie graduated from Saint Michael's College with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing minor. She loves working in a diverse community,learning about different cultures, and tasting all the different dishes from around the world!
Mark Heagney, B.A. Head Teacher From: Boston, MA Mark is from Massachusetts but has lived and taught English in Japan and in California. He is energetic and focused on giving the most to his students. He enjoys reading, music, going out to eat, skiing, swimming, and much more.
Megan Cokely, M.A. Teacher From: Boston, MA Megan received her M.A. in International Relations. She began teaching ESL in two high schools in Salzburg, Austria and first came to GEOS Boston in 2005. After spending time abroad, she rejoined the GEOS family in July 2007. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, learning languages, and meeting people from around the world.
Greg Malivuk, B.A. Teacher From: U.S.A. After getting his B.A. in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Michigan, Greg decided to teach English as a foreign language. He received a CELTA certificate in Mexico in 2006, and then taught there for a year before returning to the United States. He moved to Boston in January of 2008, and has been teaching at GEOS ever since. In his free time, Greg enjoys reading, getting together with friends every week to eat cake, and learning, in as many languages as possible, how to say he doesn't speak those languages.
Jeanne deMartinez, B.A. Teacher From: U.S.A. Jeanne started as a Holiday Group teacher, and she will stay with us as an Intensive English instructor during the day and at night with the research fellows at MGH. Her kindness and experience make her a strong addition.
Michael Power, B.A
Teacher
Michael has been teaching English as a Second Language for over two years, and has been involved in Cultural Exchange since graduating from university in 2004. He loves speaking with the students, learning about their personal thoughts, and absorbing a little bit of each student's unique culture and background. He has been enjoying Basketball with the students, as well as the intellectually stimulating conversations with all of those at Geos. When you see him in the hallway, feel free to start a conversation--he is always happy to help with English problems, or to just have a chat!
Daniel Alba, B.A. Teacher From: Ecuador Daniel is a warm and familiar face around GEOS Boston. A versatile teacher, Daniel has taught our evening Spanish classes and the holiday groups in addition to the daily Intensive English classes.
I think GEOS Boston classes have helped me because all of the students and teachers calmed my fear about speaking English. I think activities like visiting the State House and coffee talk are very good at bringing people together when they don’t know each other. And homestay is very good for people who don’t know where they want to stay. I think the teachers all have the ability to encourage students to speak English without worrying about making mistakes. All of the teachers are very nice. Sometimes, there are games that I haven’t seen before. I think the school is well-organized because all of the programs are good for students to explore the English language. Yes, when I meet a friend who has problems with his English, I would recommend he go to GEOS Boston. There is a computer room and it’s available for each student to communicate with friends or write emails to family.
