2026-2027 Fulbright FLTAs at Michigan State University
We are pleased to host Fulbright FLTAs from 12 countries in 2026-2027. Please read below to learn more about these teacher-scholars!
2026-2027 FLTAs (Alphabetical by Last Name)
Ms. Tram Nguyen, Vietnam, Vietnamese
Tram Nguyen is an English language teacher with a strong background in science and a deep passion for national geography and history. Her motivation for joining the FLTA Program is to strengthen her teaching expertise in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). She also wishes to show her students that a language is not merely a school subject, but a doorway to explore the world. She hopes to inspire adults and students who have not yet found their passion for learning by using herself as an example of lifelong learning. She is also eager to introduce the beauty of Vietnam through cuisine and music, drawing on her ability to cook Vietnamese specialties and perform Vietnamese songs on the guitar and piano.
Ms. Elif Özçeşmeci, Türkiye, Turkish
Elif Özçeşmeci holds a BA from Ankara University and an MA from Hacettepe University, both in English Language and Literature. Her graduate research focused on Irish theatre, situating her scholarly interests at the intersection of dramatic literature and cultural history. Following her academic training, Elif established a broad and substantive career in English language teaching. She developed focused expertise in test preparation and exam methodology, working with learners across primary, secondary, and university levels in both online and in-person contexts. Certified in pedagogical formation and in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, she brings a cross-linguistic perspective to her instructional practice. Her professional work extends beyond the classroom to encompass lesson planning and curriculum design, through which she applies a systematic approach to building effective and coherent language learning experiences.
Mr. Subkhiddin Raupov, Tajikistan, Tajik
Subkhiddin Raupov is an English teacher from Tajikistan, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Language. Throughout his career, he has shown a strong commitment to language education and has developed solid expertise in teaching English to students of different ages and proficiency levels. He currently serves as an English Teacher and Head of the International Relations Department at the Levakant International Institute of the University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan. In this role, he combines classroom teaching with international cooperation, supporting academic exchange and global engagement. He is also an alumnus of several U.S. government-sponsored programs. As a Fulbright FLTA candidate, he is eager to expand his horizons, build meaningful connections, take part in cultural and intercultural exchange, gain new experiences, and contribute to mutual understanding through international education.