The ACCET staff is here to assist you during the accreditation application processes. Please take advantage of our expertise. We look forward to working with you.
William V. Larkin, Ed.D. - Executive Director
Education:
- Ed.D. – Widener University
- M.S. Ed. – Indiana University
- B.A. – Knox College
Previous Work Experience:
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- Pennsylvania Institute of Technology – President and CEO
- Art Institute of Philadelphia – President
- Pennsylvania Department of Education – Deputy Secretary for Postsecondary and Higher Education
- Milton Hershey School – Director of Organizational Development
- Widener University – Dean of Student Services
wvlarkin@accet.org
Judy Hendrickson - Deputy Executive Director
Education:
M.A. – Public Administration/Government, University of Maryland
B.A. – Political Science, Ohio Wesleyan University
Previous Work Experience:
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- Maryland Higher Education Commission – Director of Academic Affairs
- HumRRO Technical Education Center – Associate Director
- George Washington University, Cooperative Education and Training Program – Associate Director/Director of Research and Planning
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Commission Liaison – Appeals Panel
202-955-1113 ext. 101
jhendrickson@accet.org
John Shaheen - Associate Executive Director
Education:
M.A. – Recreation, Central Michigan University B.S. – Psychology, Georgetown University
Previous Work Experience:
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- Distance Learning Consortium – Director/Owner
- American Institute for Paralegal Studies – Director/Owner
- YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – Program Director
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jshaheen@accet.org
Linsay Oakden - Assistant Executive Director
Education:
B.A. – English Literature, University of Nevada, Reno M.A. – English Writing, University of Nevada, Reno
Previous Work Experience:
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- University of Nevada Reno, Core English Programs – Adjunct Instructor
- Girl Scouts of Sierra Nevada Day Camp – Director
- Office of Geriatric Medicine – Research Assistant
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202-955-1113 ext. 109
loakden@accet.org
Scott Faulstick - Senior Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.S. – Applied Linguistics, Georgetown University B.S./B.A. – Linguistics and French Literature, Georgetown University
Previous Work Experience:
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- SOME CET – Assistant Director/Job Developer
- Technical Education Center – Directior of ESL Instruction/Curriculum Specialist
- LADO International College – ESL Instructor
- University of Warsaw, Foreign Language Teacher Training College – Lecturer
- Nagy Lajos Gimnazium – English (EFL) Teacher
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202-955-1113 ext. 107
sfaul@accet.org
Donna Hutchison - Senior Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
B.S. – Business Education, James Madison University (formerly James Madison College)
Previous Work Experience:
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- ACCET – Commission Representative
- Southern Careers Institute – Corporate Director of Education
- ComputerTraining.com and TechSkills – Director of Compliance
- ACCET – Associate Executive Director
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202-955-1113 ext. 110
dhutchison@accet.org
Megan Ackerman-Yost - Senior Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.A. – Linguistics (TESOL concentration), Syracuse University
B.S. – Plant Science, Cornell University
Previous Work Experience:
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- Educational Testing Services – Rater for TOEIC Speaking
- Syracuse University – ESOL Teaching Assistant
- Syracuse University, English Language Institute – ESOL Instructor
- NOVA – English Instructor (Japan)
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Co-Chair – Complaint Review Committee
202-955-1113 ext. 106
mackerman@accet.org
James Doran - Senior Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
Juris Doctor – Georgetown University
M.A. – English and History, University of Glasgow
Previous Work Experience:
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- LADO International Institute – Center Director
- Barnes, Richardson, and Colburn – Attorney, International Trade and Customs
- Escuela Union Pacific and Intercom – Director of Studies and Language Teacher
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202-955-1113 ext. 113
jdoran@accet.org
Mary Clare DiGiacomo, Ph.D. - Senior Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
Ph.D. – Old Dominion University, Community College Leadership
Ed. – Lesley University, Technology in Education
A. – Stonehill College, Child Development
Previous Work Experience:
- Athens Technical College – Dean for General Education and Online Learning
- University of Georgia – Manager of Leadership and Management Development
- Piedmont Virginia Community College – Coordinator for Distance Learning and Instructional Design
- Thornton Academy – Instructional Technology Coordinator
mcdigiacomo@accet.org
Eric Lee - Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.A. – Political Science, University of Cincinnati
B.A. – Political Science, College of Wooster
Previous Work Experience:
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- Calvert Group, Ltd. – Environmental, Sustainability and Government Research Assistant
- American University, School of Communications – Staff Assistant
- Heart Rhythm Society – Continuing Medical Education Coordinator
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202-955-1113 ext. 108
elee@accet.org
Carol Crehan - Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.A. – Applied Linguistics, Columbia University Teachers College
B.A. – Communications and Media, University of California, San Diego
Previous Work Experience:
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- University of Cambridge, Teaching House – CELTA Teacher/Trainer
- Qatar Foundation, Academic Bridge Program – English Faculty
- U.S. State Department, English Language Fellow Program – Senior Fellow for Curriculum Design and Communications
- Columbia University Teachers College – Acting Director, TESOL Certificate Program
- Peace Corps – Volunteer, Sri Lanka
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650-489-1411
ccrehan@accet.org
Stephen Barkley - Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.A. – Ed. Tech and TESOL, University of Manchester
B.A. – Philosophy, San Francisco State University
Previous Work Experience:
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- Booz Allen – Deputy Team Leader, English Department, King Fahd Naval Academy (Saudi Arabia)
- Language Solutions – English Trainer, Far Samson Vessel (Norway)
- Inlingua – Academic Manager (UK)
- Manchester Academy of English – English Instructor (UK)
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Cristina Rodarte - Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.A. – International Education, American University
B.A. – French & Francophone Studies, Santa Clara University
Previous Work Experience:
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- Stafford House – Student Services Manager
- Management Concepts – Instructional Designer
- Hubert H. Humprey Fellowship Program at American University – Assistant
- Lille France and Antofagasta (Chile) – English Teacher
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crodarte@accet.org
Maia Williams - Accreditation Coordinator
Education:
M.S.Ed. – Higher Education, University of Pennsylvania
B.S. – Psychology & Sociology and Anthropology, Towson University
Previous Work Experience:
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- Haverford College, Graduate Assistant
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mwilliams@accet.org
Anneka Bell - Operations Administrator
Education:
A.A. – Accounting, Prince George’s Community College
Previous Work Experience:
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- JMT Scholarship Fund Foundation – Assistant
- Council of Great City Schools – Receptionist/Clerk Typist
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abell@accet.org
Simin Xi - Database Coordinator
Education:
B.A. – Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Previous Work Experience:
- University of Pennsylvania, International Student and Scholar Services – Administrative Assistant
- University of Pennsylvania, DeRubeis Lab – Research Assistant
siminxi@accet.org
Christina D'Antoni - Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator
Education:
B.A. – English, College of Charleston
Previous Work Experience:
- Bibliolabs – Publisher Relations Assistant
- The Local Palate – Editorial Intern
cdantoni@accet.org