A non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation
Organizing programs to foster the cultural exchange between
the Americas and Asia
Board of Directors
The Edge is run by a board of volunteers who share a common vision.
You can send an Email toINFOor contact any of the people below.
- Program Development
- Richard C. Pacetti, President.
Dickis a technology manager for Mecklenburg County (NC). He has extensive experience in technical and construction project management as well as training
and development. He has led university and business teaching teams to China and Turkey.
- Media Specialist
- David A. Harris, Vice-president.
Dave
is a technical consultant for J.R. Cole Industries and has over 40 years
experience in the printing industry. David has taught in the University Summer Program and has led several teams to research new programs.
- Business Development
- David G. Simpson, Secretary.
Dave
is a sales executive for OSI Specialties, a multinational chemical company.
He previously managed a 501(c)(3) corporation for promoting amateur sports
and gymnastics. He is the one who gets the faxes and mail.
- Program Development Coordinator
- George Rose (Chinese adopted name - Kiaren)
George
develops volunteer programs in the Yunnan and Sichuan regions of China in
coordination with local Chinese educational institutions and businesses.
George travels between China and the USA to coordinate volunteer teams
and Chinese University program administrators. George's career has been as an
IBM Software Engineer developing internet and host based banking applications.
George has taught during many of the Edge Summer English programs in China.
He has a love of teaching and desires to teach extensively in China.
He is developing advanced American-English materials to expand conversational
and cultural understanding. George and his wife, Toni, live in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Finance
- Open Position, Treasurer.
Treasurer
- Communications
- Pat Greene / Gail Caraway.
Pat
is the manager of her own computer consulting company in Charlotte NC.
Gail has a real heart for people.
These ladies link team members in the field and people at home.
- Curriculum Development
- Phyllis Merritt/Ivanna Thrower.
Phyllis served as the ESL coordinator at Baylor University and has a
Masters in history.
Ivanna
is the newest addition to our team and is an EFL Teacher Trainer in
the Charlotte Schools and also has her Master in Education.
All these women have a love for teaching and sharing their knowledge with others.
- Training Director
- Ted Miracle Edd.
Ted
is a vice principal for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. He is responsible for
organizing the training materials and briefing project teams about their
assignments. He has been to
China many times with the Middle-School Programs.
- Training Presenter
- Eleanor Ward
Eleanor
Eleanor is a gifted teacher with a passion for sharing with the Chinese.
She and her husband are owners of WARDTANK company in Charlotte. They split their
time between homes in NC and Alabama.
- Web Site
- Nolan Tomboulian
Nolan
has been a Team Leader and teacher for Chengdu University Summer
Program. He has 21 years of experience in Banking /IT, and
community college teaching experience. He also has an MBA from Wake Forest
and teaches ESL classes and has been a volunteer chess coach in the public
schools. Nolan is now Teaching Computer Technology at Piedmont Open Middle School
in Charlotte. His wife, Jodi teaches art and math and she was awarded the Middle-School
teacher of the year.
- Donations
-
Giving
If you are interested in making a donation to the Edge, Please Email us.
We are a 501-c3 corporation and gifts are tax deductible. Many companies have
a Matching-Gifts program and donations to The Edge qualify.
- Support
- Lots of Volunteers. The success of the EDGE is
in the hearts of the volunteers who are willing to go
"To The Edge" and make
sacrifices of their time and resources. While not everyone can go, the
financial contributions and donations of many 'partners' has allowed us to send
people and supplies that bring life changing experiences.
Last Updated: Dec-01-2006 - TheEdgeEnglishInstitute.org
You can send an Email toINFOor contact any of the people below.
- Program Development
- Richard C. Pacetti, President.
Dickis a technology manager for Mecklenburg County (NC). He has extensive experience in technical and construction project management as well as training
and development. He has led university and business teaching teams to China and Turkey.
- Media Specialist
- David A. Harris, Vice-president.
Dave
is a technical consultant for J.R. Cole Industries and has over 40 years
experience in the printing industry. David has taught in the University Summer Program and has led several teams to research new programs.
- Business Development
- David G. Simpson, Secretary.
Dave
is a sales executive for OSI Specialties, a multinational chemical company.
He previously managed a 501(c)(3) corporation for promoting amateur sports
and gymnastics. He is the one who gets the faxes and mail.
- Program Development Coordinator
- George Rose (Chinese adopted name - Kiaren)
George
develops volunteer programs in the Yunnan and Sichuan regions of China in
coordination with local Chinese educational institutions and businesses.
George travels between China and the USA to coordinate volunteer teams
and Chinese University program administrators. George's career has been as an
IBM Software Engineer developing internet and host based banking applications.
George has taught during many of the Edge Summer English programs in China.
He has a love of teaching and desires to teach extensively in China.
He is developing advanced American-English materials to expand conversational
and cultural understanding. George and his wife, Toni, live in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Finance
- Open Position, Treasurer.
Treasurer
- Communications
- Pat Greene / Gail Caraway.
Pat
is the manager of her own computer consulting company in Charlotte NC.
Gail has a real heart for people.
These ladies link team members in the field and people at home.
- Curriculum Development
- Phyllis Merritt/Ivanna Thrower.
Phyllis served as the ESL coordinator at Baylor University and has a
Masters in history.
Ivanna
is the newest addition to our team and is an EFL Teacher Trainer in
the Charlotte Schools and also has her Master in Education.
All these women have a love for teaching and sharing their knowledge with others.
- Training Director
- Ted Miracle Edd.
Ted
is a vice principal for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. He is responsible for
organizing the training materials and briefing project teams about their
assignments. He has been to
China many times with the Middle-School Programs.
- Training Presenter
- Eleanor Ward
Eleanor
Eleanor is a gifted teacher with a passion for sharing with the Chinese.
She and her husband are owners of WARDTANK company in Charlotte. They split their
time between homes in NC and Alabama.
- Web Site
- Nolan Tomboulian
Nolan
has been a Team Leader and teacher for Chengdu University Summer
Program. He has 21 years of experience in Banking /IT, and
community college teaching experience. He also has an MBA from Wake Forest
and teaches ESL classes and has been a volunteer chess coach in the public
schools. Nolan is now Teaching Computer Technology at Piedmont Open Middle School
in Charlotte. His wife, Jodi teaches art and math and she was awarded the Middle-School
teacher of the year.
- Donations
-
Giving
If you are interested in making a donation to the Edge, Please Email us.
We are a 501-c3 corporation and gifts are tax deductible. Many companies have
a Matching-Gifts program and donations to The Edge qualify.
- Support
- Lots of Volunteers. The success of the EDGE is in the hearts of the volunteers who are willing to go "To The Edge" and make sacrifices of their time and resources. While not everyone can go, the financial contributions and donations of many 'partners' has allowed us to send people and supplies that bring life changing experiences.