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Staff Directory
Antares
Our Team
PRESIDENT
Mikle Merkley, BS
Mikle enjoys the study and use of language, and the possibility to communicate despite language differences. He believes language is essential to an individual’s understanding of their world and their ability to build relationships.
Mikle’s passion for language began when he was young, as he grew up around individuals who spoke multiple languages. He first studied language (Spanish) formally throughout his four years in high school. Later, he studied Italian in a high-intensity, immersive program for six weeks before moving to Italy, where he lived for two years as a religious missionary. During that time he volunteered teaching English on a weekly basis, as well as tutoring students in an after-school program for a period.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Dave Merkley, BS
David learned to love languages at a young age. After high school, he lived in Brazil for two years as a missionary and taught English classes on occasion. Then he attended University in Colorado, USA, where he got a degree in business. He then spent the next 20 years in corporate management and entrepreneurship before getting involved in English language schools. He has a passion for helping others, and for languages.
GENERAL MANAGER
Vinícius Nogueira
Vini learned English while in Brazil, which led him to teach beginning and intermediate students for two years. He also has experience in logistics and problem-solving from work in the United States, which has helped both his language and his qualifications as Internexus/Antares’ general manager.
Center DIRECTOR
Jeannie Ngamoua, BS
Jeannie was a former international student and enjoyed her english program at Internexus in Indianapolis Indiana. She loves outdoor activities and learning new cultures and languages. She speaks French, English and two others African dialects from Gabon ( Obamba- Mbama and bakota)
Tesol from TTI
AS in Buisness / construction of small companies, Purdue University Global
BS in Buisness administration, Purdue University Global
TEACHER
Dr. Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed
Dr. Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed has been teaching for 9 years. He developed interest in teaching as far as back his days in high school. He is originally from Ghana. He arrived in the United States in 2015. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Integrated Development Studies in 2008 at University for Development Studies. He obtained his Diploma in Education in 2013 at the University of Education. He also obtained his MA and PhD in 2018 and 2021 respectively. He is certified teacher at the state of Texas. Apart from English Language, he teaches Economics, Psychology, and. Sociology.
Teacher
Jamal Jaradat
Jamal earned his TESOL Certification from Huntington University in 2011, and taught at Exodus Refugee Immigration for a year and has been a part of the Globalcom family since 2012. Jamal has lived overseas for 23 years and is bilingual in English and Arabic. He enjoys playing sports, reading, and traveling.
Teacher
Curt R. Lentsch
MA – Applied Linguistics, U of Illinois-Chicago, 1988
PhD – Education (Curriculum & Instruction), U of Illinois, 1999
1989-1990, 1997-2008: Teaching English in China institutions of higher ed – Subject areas: 4 skills (reading/writing/listening/speaking), American & British Literature intros, Western Civilization, Intro Linguistics courses
2010 -2017 – higher ed in Hong Kong – subject areas: 4 skills, applied linguistics courses