The English for Academic Purposes program team is comprised of faculty who teach the GAS-EAP Program (478/278) and staff who work directly with students in registration, enrolment and providing extra-curricular activities.
Location: Room J137 at Fennell Campus
If you are an applicant and have questions about applying to Mohawk College and the EAP programs available, please contact us through our inquiry form.
Associate Dean: Erica Fagan
Operations Manager: Trevor Coe
| Name | Discipline | Extension | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Marth | EAP Professor | marilyn.marth [at] mohawkcollege.ca (marilyn[dot]marth[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) | 3078 | J137 |
| Nina Devolder | EAP Professor | nina.devolder [at] mohawkcollege.ca (nina[dot]devolder[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) | 4667 | J204 |
| Jonathon McCallum | EAP Professor | jonathon.mccallum [at] mohawkcollege.ca (jonathon[dot]mccallum[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) | 4752 | J204 |
| Susan McElwain | EAP Coordinator; EAP Professor | susan.mcelwain [at] mohawkcollege.ca (susan[dot]mcelwain[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) | 3418 | J204 |
| Carol Shields | EAP Coordinator; EAP Professor | carol.shields [at] mohawkcollege.ca (carol[dot]shields[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) | 3115 | J204 |
Prasanthika Perera
EAP Support Officer
After working for many years with international students from around the world in different institutions, Prasanthika is now a EAP Support Officer. The most interesting part of her job is having the opportunity to meet new people from around the world and helping them make the most of their experience here at Mohawk College.
Languages: English and Sinhalese
Irene Walker
EAP Learning and Engagement Officer
Irene has been an ESL professional for 18 years. She has been at the college since 2003, first as an ESL instructor, then as the Language Lab technologist. Irene began her career teaching English in Osaka, Japan and enjoyed it so much that she went on to get an MA in TESL with an Emphasis in Educational Technology. She is also TESL Ontario certified. Irene’s current role is to provide opportunities for EAP students to practice English outside the classroom through workshops and activities at Mohawk College and in the surrounding Hamilton community. She also organizes events that bring together EAP students with other Mohawk College staff and students. When needed, she provides assistance to the front desk during start-up.
Languages: English and basic French, Spanish, Taiwanese and Japanese
