Sherris Schwind is an ESL Specialist at ALI who has immersed herself in the multi-cultural world of international students, advocating for their success in navigating global society. She is heavily involved in student activities that honor heritages and contributions, and promotes individual students, programs, and successes at UT, including through sharing students' lived experiences on her Facebook page. As a strong, independent single mother, she also connects well with and supports women in their endeavors.

1. Sherris Schwind, ESL Specialist at the ALI, has for years
immersed herself in the rich multi-cultural world of international
students, becoming their advocate and ally for their continued
success in navigating a global society. She is heavily involved in
student activities that honor heritages and contributions, and is
continually promoting individual students, programs, and
successes at UT. Much of this promotion is through her
Facebook page, in which she is able to share a close-up view of
the lived experiences of her students with the UT community at
large, and beyond. As a strong, independent and single woman
and mother, she also connects well and supports women in their
endeavors, providing inspiration in her lived experiences.
Teri Green
Graduate Academic & ETD Services Specialist
College of Graduate Studies
The University of Toledo