Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Fellows

Each year, several Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Fellows arrive at Susquehanna University to teach students their native language and share their culture.

As part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the Fulbright FLTA Program is designed to develop Americans’ knowledge of foreign cultures and languages by supporting teaching assistantships in more than 35 languages at hundreds of U.S. institutions of higher education. The FLTA program offers educators from more than 55 countries the opportunity to develop their professional skills and gain first-hand knowledge of the U.S., its culture and its people.

Gastón Emanuel Molina (Argentina)

I come from a province of beautiful mountains in northern Argentina. I am from Palpalá, Jujuy. I graduated as an EFL teacher in 2018, and since then, my passion for teaching has grown significantly. This passion led me to take and deliver courses related to EFL teaching in various provinces across my country.

In terms of professional development, I graduated as an audiovisual translator from Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, where I learned how to transcribe well-known pieces of art for hard-of-hearing and visually impaired people. I am currently completing my bachelor’s degree in English Language at Universidad Fasta.

I also hosted two events for English language teachers and students in my province with the help of two colleagues, Rita and Tyler, from San Salvador de Jujuy and Savannah, Georgia. Additionally, I was awarded a scholarship by Ohio University as part of the OPEN program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. In this program, I studied English as a medium of instruction remotely and had the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world.

I am someone who loves taking on challenges and, most importantly, I believe in my students’ unique potential to change their lives and the lives of those around them through education. I am thrilled to embark on this new adventure at Susquehanna University and to make lasting connections with colleagues and students.

Gladys Rouzeau (France)

I was born in the French capital, Paris, and grew up in the Parisian region. However, my academic journey took me to Normandy. Initially, I pursued a diploma in Biological Engineering with a specialization in dietetics. My work involved frequent interactions with non-French-speaking patients, which ignited my passion for language teaching and led me to pursue a degree in English language, literature, and culture at the University of Rouen. I later enrolled in the University of Rouen’s Master of English program and successfully passed the national exam (CAPES) to become an English language teacher in France.

During my training, I completed internships in a variety of educational settings. These experiences allowed me to teach a broad spectrum of students and schools, improve my teaching skills, and deepen my understanding of effective educational practices. These teaching experiences gave me valuable insight into the challenges that language learners can face. In addition, I conducted research on combating gender stereotypes through young adult novels, particularly focusing on The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.

As a French Fellow, I look forward to learning more about American culture and contributing to the university’s community. I am excited to foster cross-cultural understanding and support students in their language learning journeys. I hope to contribute to a more diverse and interconnected world, where individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to embrace their unique contributions and thrive in their chosen paths.

Fernanda Salguero (Argentina)

I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a graduate teacher of English from the Instituto Superior del Profesorado “Dr. Joaquín V. González,” a prestigious higher education institution in the City of Buenos Aires. My passion for languages and culture led me to attend a course for teaching Spanish as a foreign language at Instituto Superior de Letras Eduardo Mallea.

I started teaching English as a foreign language in 2015 and have continued ever since. Throughout these years, I have had the opportunity to teach various ages, levels, and class sizes. This experience has given me the knowledge and flexibility to prepare thoughtful and engaging student-centered lessons that consider students’ diverse needs and interests.

Beyond my passion for education, I have developed a keen interest in traveling and exploring new cultures. Through my visits to many cities and towns in Argentina and other countries, I discovered how much I enjoy learning about others’ customs while comparing them with my own. Therefore, designing communicative activities that help students understand the language and invite them to reflect on diversity has become one of my primary goals.

I firmly believe that the Fulbright FLTA program is the perfect opportunity to combine my creative skills, teaching experience, and passion for my country to create a thought-provoking atmosphere for multicultural exchange.

Giuseppina Sgambati (Italy)

I come from a small town in southern Italy in the province of Avellino, near the much more well-known Naples. As a child, I would watch many movies and TV series with my sister in their original language, with English or Italian subtitles. My drive to learn languages comes from those special moments. This is why I started studying German, English, and Spanish in school. German and English are the languages I continued learning during both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. I graduated both times from the University of Naples L’Orientale, where I discovered and cultivated my growing interest in American literature and culture.

During the past year, I volunteered at a social cooperative in Naples, where, among many other activities, I had the opportunity to engage with children from the Roma camps in the eastern periphery of the city, teaching them Italian and involving them in playful and educational activities.

Languages and culture go hand in hand, and learning to understand and explore both has always been fundamental to me. This is why I am excited to dive into this unique experience at Susquehanna University as a Fulbright FLTA. I look forward to teaching and sharing the Italian language and its diverse culture while deepening my passion and understanding of the American one. I am confident that this experience will enrich me both professionally and personally, as I am certain it will be a special moment in my life beyond my expectations.

Morten Siemering (Germany)

I grew up in a small town near Bremen, a beautiful city in northern Germany. Staying relatively close to my hometown, I began studying English and Art at the University of Osnabrueck in 2020 and earned my bachelor’s degree in 2023. For this, I wrote a thesis on the impact of art and roleplay on the development of identity, connecting my interest in art and sociology in the process.

One of the most striking aspects of this work for me personally was the strong connection between language and identity. I believe communication is the most important aspect of human interaction, and I am eager to broaden people’s connection to and through it. Being a language fellow for German at SU in 2024-2025 allows me to work with a fascinating language to expand both my own and the students’ perspectives and engage in valuable intercultural exchange.