He has a BA in French with concentration in translation holding New Jersey(US) teaching credentials as well as a BA in Political Science with concentration in International Relations graduationg with honors in both fields.He is in the process of earning his MA in International Studies withe concentration in business at Concordia University in Irvine, Ca.lifornia.Prior to making his way to China,he has taught French as a foreign language in New Jersey where he was able to implement a variety of Western teaching practices first hand.Jeff is a passionate traveler having visited 32 countries and counting while spending summers in Bulgaria and Belgium,one year in France,in addition to one year now in China. He truely enjoys learning foreign languages,gaining more knowledge about differing cultures in the world,rollerblading,hiking,and extreme sports.He is currently in the process of teaching himself Chinese and hopes one day he will be a fluent speaker.Jeff hope he can bring his knowhow and experiences to class to inspire others.