In 2012, Hmong American Partnership began an ambitious, multiyear effort to improve its English as a Second Language Program. This article describes the strategic decisions and results of this effort.
On a fall day in 2013, the intersection of Western and University Avenues…
Brenda Anfinson, M. Ed., is an ESL Instructor at Hmong American Partnership in St. Paul, MN. She received BAs in Spanish and Anthropology from Luther College and her Masters of Education with emphasis in ESL from the University of St. Thomas, along with a K-12 ESL license. She has 12 years of experience teaching ESL in a variety of environments, including both ABE and K-12. She has taught ESL levels 0-6, EL Civics, digital literacy, ELL Social Studies (high school), and bilingual classes for migrant workers. Brenda is a former Adult Interest Section leader for MinneTESOL (2011-2014).
