Staff Directory

president

David Merkley, BS

David’s journey into language education is marked by a deep-rooted passion cultivated from an early age. Following high school, he ventured to Brazil for a transformative two-year missionary experience, immersing himself in the culture and occasionally teaching English. Returning to the United States, David pursued higher education in Colorado, earning a bachelor’s degree in business. This academic foundation laid the groundwork for a successful career spanning two decades in corporate management and entrepreneurship.

Driven by a desire to empower others and fueled by his love for languages, David eventually transitioned into English language education. This career shift allowed him to merge his professional expertise with his commitment to linguistic empowerment. Today, David’s journey stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication and versatility, inspiring others in the realm of language education.

General Manager

Vinícius Nogueira

Vini honed his English language skills while residing in Brazil, a journey that eventually propelled him into teaching beginning and intermediate level students for a span of two years.

His tenure in the United States equipped him with valuable experience in logistics and problem-solving, enriching both his linguistic proficiency and his qualifications for his current role as the general manager at Internexus/Antares.

Academic Coordinator

Heidi Quist

Heidi has loved languages since junior high when she both started learning French and realized how much she loved reading and writing in English. Towards the end of her time as an undergraduate student, she lived in France for a year and a half as a missionary. Since then, her career has taken different directions, including working as a copyright expert teaching (and learning from) many multinational teachers in the U.S. Foreign Service Institute.

More recently, she has been teaching English and French since 2010. She has a BA in English, an MFA in Children’s Literature (Creative Writing), and an MA in French, with an emphasis in linguistics and teaching. Her passions related to English teaching include helping her students to improve in critical thinking, to develop their creativity, to understand the world around them, and to improve their abilities with English mechanics.

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

Dr. Curt R. Lentsch, an esteemed educator, earned his MA in Applied Linguistics and PhD in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 1988 and 1999, respectively. He taught English in Chinese higher education institutions from 1989-1990 and 1997-2008, covering language skills, literature, Western Civilization, and linguistics.

From 2010-2017, he continued his career in higher education in Hong Kong, focusing on language skills and applied linguistics. Dr. Lentsch’s dedication to education and expertise in language instruction have left a lasting impact on his students and colleagues.