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The International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) promotes intercultural understanding and diverse communities by providing high-quality language instruction and teacher training.

Caroline Gear

Caroline Gear

Executive Director

Caroline has been at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts since 1986 as teacher, administrator and teacher trainer.  She is also a Trainer of Trainers for the School for International Training’s TESOL Certificate Course.  Caroline has written articles on assessment and evaluation and presented in the area of teacher training and the administration of programs both regionally and nationally.

She continues to teach ESOL and Spanish to various adult populations.  Caroline has lived and worked in Peru, Mexico and Spain and has a Masters in Spanish Literature from Michigan State University.  She is currently serving as Past President  for EnglishUSA, Youth Exchange Officer for the Northampton International Rotary Club and the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts.

Published Articles by Caroline Gear

  • Are We Practicing What We Preach
  • Adventures in Mentoring
  • Evolution of an Assessment Tool
  • Implementing Authentic Assessment
  • Successful Supervision
  • Tips for Language Learning Outside the Classroom
  • Using Phenomenal Changes

Contact: caroline@ili.edu, (413) 586-7569 x103

Staff Members

  • Caroline Gear
  • Diego Acosta
  • Alexandra Aguirre
  • Deborah Alm
  • Samira Artur
  • Laura Battles
  • Marco Túlio Bittencourt
  • Elsa Borrero
  • Sabine Charton-Long
  • Jennie Coletta
  • Chris Elliott
  • Macey Faiella
  • Luis Franco
  • Heather Hall
  • Morgan Handy
  • Lianna Hart
  • Avery Hollander
  • Alexis Johnson
  • Brenna Keogh
  • Molly Krifka
  • Brandon LeBlanc
  • Sarale Lizdas
  • Brian Long
  • Kara McBride
  • Melissa Moody Belmonte
  • Geordie Morse
  • Josh Owsley
  • Beth Reddish
  • Betsy Rider
  • Janelle Rivers
  • Laura Robinson
  • Boris Romero
  • Linda Sileniece
  • Cait Simpson
  • Jessica Wiltz
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