Harold Bratovich – National Academic Director

Harold Bratovich earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Houston. He holds a Diploma in TEFL and is a Trainer for the International TEFL Certificate program at ISSO – International Student Services Organization. Mr. Bratovich worked as an English teacher in Houston Texas, and has been in the ELT field in Colombia for the last 11 years. He worked as a center director, regional manager and teacher trainer for ELS Language Centers, conducting continuous in-house teacher training programs. He has also conducted trainings in the USA, Colombia and Ecuador. Mr. Bratovich is also a consultant for local high schools in bilingual education. He is a current member of TESOL international organization. He has been a consultant for Cambridge University Press and other international editorial companies.

Kelby Marks – Training Director - Bogotá

Kelby Marks earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Kansas as well as English literature and writing studies at Colorado State University, Colorado University and Wichita State University. He holds a diploma in TEFL and is a trainer for the International TEFL Certificate program at ISSO (International Student Services Organization). Mr. Marks has worked as an English teacher in several bilingual schools in Bogotá during the last 5 years. He has participated in and delivered workshops in the last 5 UCB (Union de Colegios Bilingües) professional seminars Mr. Marks has received additional training from the International Baccalaureate Organization as well as a graduate degree in DTEFL.   He is a current member of TESOL's international organization and is an active participant in all activities related to ELT in Colombia and abroad.

Ryan Owen - Trainer (Atlantic Coast)

Ryan Owen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages. He holds Diploma in TEFL and is a Trainer for the International TEFL Certificate program at ISSO - International Student Services Organization. Mr. Owen worked as an English teacher in Colombia and has been in the ELT field for the last 7 years. He worked as a coordinator and teacher trainer for ELS Language Centers, conducting continuous in-house teacher training programs. He has also conducted trainings in the Universidad St. Martin where he worked as a coordinator for the English language Department. Mr. Owen has also worked for many high schools teaching English to various grades and ages. He is a current member of TESOL international organization. He is an active participant in all activities related to ELT in Colombia and abroad.