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MAE Member Nicole Jefferson of Gulfport Selected for Prestigious U.S. Department of State Virtual English Language Educator Program

Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) member from Gulfport, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State for the prestigious Virtual English Language Educator Program.
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By: Robin M. Johnson, Public Relations and Communications Specialist MAE Member
Published: May 24, 2024

Nicole Jefferson, a dedicated member of the Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) from Gulfport, Mississippi, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State for the prestigious Virtual English Language Educator Program. She will engage with English language learners and teachers in Mexico, focusing on the English for Entrepreneurship project. Jefferson, a 21-year international educator, is the only teacher from Mississippi chosen for this program in the 2023-2024 academic year. The Virtual English Language Educator Program connects experienced TESOL teachers with international partners to enhance English instruction and foster cultural exchange.

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For further information: 


Virtual English Language Educator Program, [email protected], 202-687-0997 
Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 202-632-6452

English Language Programs is administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development at Georgetown University. 

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