About us
Coordinators
Angela Wasleko
Universidade Federal do Paraná – Brazil
Dr. Angela Maria Hoffmann Walesko is a full professor teaching Methodology and Teaching Practicum at Letras (Languages) in the School of Education at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil. She is also a researcher, advisor, and professor in the graduate Professional M.A. program for Basic School teachers. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from UFPR and completed post-doctoral research on internationalization and critical teacher language education at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and The Ohio State University. She coordinates the Teachers across Borders UFPR education university project.
Katia Mulik
SEPT/UFPR and PUCPR – Brazil
Katia Bruginski Mulik holds a PhD in Linguistic and Literary Studies from the University of São Paulo (USP) and a Master’s in Literature from UFPR. She currently works as a researcher and a Language professor at the Sector of Professional and Technological Education (SEPT/UFPR) and has extensive experience in Basic Education in Brazil. She is a professor of Applied Linguistics in the Multilingualism and Global Education program at PUCPR and collaborates on voluntary partnerships focused on teacher education. Her expertise includes teacher education, professional development, active methodologies, applied linguistics, English language teaching, and critical and intercultural education. Additionally, she has participated in professional development and cultural exchange programs in the United States and Finland.
Teresa Troyer
The Ohio State University – United States
Teresa Troyer is a doctoral student at The Ohio State University specializing in Language, Education and Society. She is also a licensed K12 teacher with 30 years of experience working with multilingual learners of English from elementary to university professors in local, national and international contexts, including China, Honduras, Indonesia, Turkey and Slovakia. She is currently working full-time as the administrator for the English Learner Program in a large urban district in Ohio, USA.
Daniel Vargas
Corporación Universitaria del Caribe – CECAR – Colombia
Daniel Alexander Vargas Álvarez is a professor, researcher, and Academic Coordinator of the Foreign Languages Teaching Program with an emphasis on English. He holds a Master’s degree in Second Language Learning and Teaching and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English Language Education. His main research interest is Critical Literacy in EFL, with a focus on critical approaches to language education, teacher development, and innovative teaching practices. He has extensive experience teaching English at primary, secondary, and higher education levels.
Jairo Castañeda
Universidad Surcolombiana – Colombia
Dr. Jairo Enrique Castañeda-Trujillo is an associate professor and researcher at Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) in the B.A. in English Language Teaching. He is also an advisor and professor in the Master’s program in ELT. Currently, he is a Ph.D. candidate in the Education Program at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. He belongs to the ILESEARCH and ESTUPOLI research groups and is a former president of ASOCOPI (Asociación Colombiana de Profesores de Inglés).
Scholarship students
Maria Eduarda Borges Ferreira
Currently pursuing a degree in Institutional Communication at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), with an expected graduation date in 2026. Works on the project by creating content for social media, maintaining the website, and supporting external communication.
Ana Lucia Angulo Castillejo
International student from Colombia. Holds a degree in Pedagogy and is currently pursuing a degree in Journalism at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), with an expected graduation date in 2028. She contributes to the project by assisting with course organization, action planning, and communication with coordinating professors and participating students.
