Biography

Chane Eplin

English as a Second Language (ESL) Coordinator and English Professor for PCC.

Degrees, Majors, Certifications and Institutions:
B.A. in Secondary Education-English from Southeastern College. M.A. in Applied Linguistics/English as a Second Language from the University of South Florida. Florida teaching certification in English (6-12) and ESOL (K-12).

Publications: I assisted the production of The ABC Handbook, a resource book written in eight languages to be used as a resource to assist the Polk County school system in communication with limited English proficient students and their families.

Experience: I have taught English to hundreds of limited English proficient students from more than 60 countries over the past 20 years. I have visited Europe and South America. I have also taught composition at the college level for the past 20 years as an adjunct. I enjoy linguistics, and have studied the structure of more than 20 languages. I have served as an adjunct instructor for linguistics and ESOL classes for pre-service teachers at the University of South Florida and as an ESOL resource teacher and facilitator for Polk County teachers in the K-12 school system.

Interests: I love my wife and five daughters with all my heart. I have very little money, but I am a wealthy man because of them. I also love to read, study the Bible, worship, and play soccer and basketball. I have a passion for the field of ESOL as well.

Courses Taught: All ESL courses, Composition 1 and 2.