We are so proud of our dedicated staff!
Phyllis O’Neill (left of picture):
As co-director of ECI, Phyllis, together with Marie, is responsible for all decision-making involved in the planning, development and implementation of ECI operations both in Europe and the US. Residing in Berkeley, she is also responsible for overseeing US operations.
Phyllis has a Master’s degree in Education, extensive teaching experience, and a love for travel and adventure. Her enthusiasm and dedication to quality keep her passionate about ECI’s commitment to offer the most enriching language and cultural experiences possible.
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Marie Harris (right of picture):
As co-director of ECI, Marie, together with Phyllis, is responsible for all decision-making involved in the planning, development and implementation of ECI operations both in Europe and the US. Residing in Europe, Marie is also responsible for overseeing the European operations.
Marie has taught in high schools in both Vienna and England, has a Master’s degree in Education, and considerable experience leading educational programs both in Europe and the US. She is committed to maintaining ECI’s reputation for excellence and quality.
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Sheila Larson
As Educational Travel Coordinator, Sheila designs inbound student itineraries and works with teachers, families and students on all aspects of ECI’s programs. Sheila studied English at San Jose State University and has traveled extensively in Europe. She has been with ECI for nine years and brings a wealth of experience to her role.
In her spare time, Sheila loves hosting memorable dinner parties, going to the theater and of course, traveling to far away places.
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William Wardlaw
William is one of ECI’s Outbound Coordinators who helps organize our programs abroad for U.S. high school students. As ECI’s Information Systems & Social Media Manager, William also oversees our information technology and online outreach efforts. William spent two summers studying abroad in Germany and hosted three German exchange students while in high school. While at UNC – Chapel Hill, he spent a semester abroad in London through the Honors Program.
William is an avid music fan, performs as a DJ, and produces electronic music. He also has a passion for eclectic films and shooting photographs.
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Jeannette Northern
Jeannette works in ECI’s main Berkeley office as an Outbound Coordinator, assisting students and parents prepare for their study abroad experience. She earned a BA in Psychology from California State University, Chico. She has traveled to England, France, and Italy. Jeannette has worked in education most of her life, and spent 4 years in Honolulu experiencing Hawaiian culture. She loves spending time with her family, sharing the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, writing poetry, and taking long walks in nature.
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Holly Means
As ECI’s student travel presenter, Holly teaches students about study abroad opportunities. She enjoys informing students about our fun, exciting, and educational summer study abroad programs. She recently graduated from UC-Santa Barbara and studied abroad in Costa Rica for a semester learning Spanish and Latin American politics. Holly and her family have hosted Australian and Chinese exchange students. She loves learning about other cultures and languages.
She also enjoys bike riding, hiking, and swimming. She loves wakeboarding in
the summer and snowboarding in the winter.
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