About Us
ELSP Team
Heather Boldt, ELSP Faculty & Director
Heather directs the program, teaches courses, and provides workshops on oral communication, academic writing, and research writing. She enjoys helping multilingual scholars communicate their ideas more clearly and concisely. Heather serves as the initial point of contact for postdoctoral fellows wishing to improve their language skills through an ELSP course. She has also been involved in Laney’s 3MT® speaking competition since its inception in 2013, coaching graduate students as they prepare a compelling research story that is suitable for a non-specialist audience. Email Heather at hboldt@emory.edu.
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Dr. Grace Song, ELSP Faculty
Grace has been working with international students and post-docs at Emory University for over 15 years. She teaches courses and conducts workshops for the ELSP in both spoken and written communication while also consulting for programs for international students across the university. She appreciates the diverse perspectives and experiences her students bring to the classroom and welcomes opportunities to work with them on their own writing projects. Email grace at gsong2@emory.edu.
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Olexandra (Sasha) Kostenko, ELSP Faculty
Olexandra (Sasha) Kostenko has extensive experience teaching English in various academic settings both in the U.S. and abroad. With a master’s degree in TESL from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she is soon to receive her PhD in Applied Linguistics and ESL from Georgia State University. Olexandra has worked with graduate, undergraduate, and pre-matriculated students, providing instruction in academic writing, oral communication, and professional writing. At Emory University’s Laney Graduate School, she serves as an English Language Specialist, teaching courses designed to enhance students’ oral and written communication skills, particularly in the context of their professional and academic goals. Her research interests include writing development among L1, L2, and Generation 1.5 students, and she has been actively involved in both teaching and curriculum development for English for Academic and Specific Purposes at Georgia State University. Olexandra is passionate about helping multilingual students and professionals effectively articulate their ideas and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Email Olexandra at olexandra.kostenko@emory.edu.
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