Raiana Mearns, M. Ed.
Director, Adult Basic Education
(708) 974-5342
mearnsR@morainevalley.edu

Carmela Ochoa
Secretary II, ABE/GED/ESL (708) 974-5645
ochoa@morainevalley.edu

Karen Kuenn, M.Ed.
ABE/GED Coordinator (708) 974-5641
kuenn@morainevalley.edu

Jeanie Fotopoulos, B.A.
ESL Coordinator (708) 974-5642
fotopoulos@morainevalley.edu

Lauri Blackburn, M.S.W.
ABE Specialist, WorkForce Development/Public Assistance Coordinator (708) 974-5229
blackburnL5@morainevalley.edu

Hortencia Mendez
Departmental Assistant, (708) 597-2273
MendezH4@morainevalley.edu
 

Margaret Wolf, Vocational Coordinator
(708) 974-5239
WolfM@morainevalley.edu

Norma Vasquez-Zwick
Data Entry Clerk, ABE/GED/ESL
(708) 608-4265
ZwickN@morainevalley.edu

Yolanda Ugarte
Evening Departmental Assistant, ABE/GED/ESL
(708) 608-4265

Sandra Dailey, M.Ed.
WIA Youth Program Coordinator (708) 597-2280
dailey@morainevalley.edu

Cheryl Bruton
Clerk-Typist (708) 597-2273
bruton@morainevalley.edu

Intensive English Language Program Staff and Faculty

Mary Ann O'Grady
Departmental Assistant, Intensive English Language Program (708) 608-4461
ogrady@morainevalley.edu

Patricia Galien
Assistant Professor, Developmental Education/Intensive English Language Program  (708) 974-5321
galien@morainevalley.edu

David Gillham
Instructor, Developmental Education/Intensive English Language Program  (708) 974-5528
gillham@morainevalley.edu

Michael Renehan
Assistant Professor, Developmental Education/Intensive English Language Program  (708) 974-5321
renehan@morainevalley.edu

Full-time Instruction
Moraine Valley's IELP classes are held five days a week, with 18 hours of classroom instruction weekly. In addition to classroom instruction, the college maintains a tutoring center. IELP students can use the tutors to help them with their English skills. Students are introduced to contemporary educational experience to enable effective communication in English.

Extra Help, Quality Staff
Moraine Valley's IELP instructors are friendly, caring people who want to help students learn English. They are experienced teachers who use proven techniques to help students succeed. In addition, students have access to all of the college's outstanding resources, including international student advisors who offer support and educational advising. A comprehensive library is open to all students during school hours. The Dr. Irene H. Brodie Tutoring Center (Room B260) also offers IELP students free tutoring daily.

Many social activities are planned during the semester, providing a fun and supportive learning environment. The college's International Friendship Association helps students meet new friends from the United States and around the world.