Our Staff

All Covenant ESL volunteers have been trained to teach English as a Second Language through the Presbyterian Church in America's Mission to North America (MNA). MNA has helped train more than 1,000 churches across the United States to conduct ESL programs.

We are using their ESL curriculum "Neighbor to Neighbor" which teaches life skills at five different levels.

ESL Textbooks

Director

Dave LANDIS

Dave LANDIS (蓝大卫)

Director

Dave, also known by his Chinese name 蓝大卫, has traveled twice to Guilin, China to study Mandarin and continues learning online with his teacher. Through his own experience, he understands the challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new culture.

Before entering education, Dave worked in Silicon Valley for several high-tech companies. Five years before he retired, he taught middle school students at a school managed by a Chinese church. Guided by his motto, "Love God, love people," Dave founded Covenant ESL to serve and support the immigrant community in Silicon Valley.

Contact

Dave LANDIS

Dave LANDIS

Contact

Contact from
Covenant OPC

Nino (Ran) ZHENG

Nino (Ran) ZHENG

Contact

Contact from
Bible Reformed Church

Teachers

Beginner Level
Dr. Jimmy Lin

Dr. Jimmy Lin

Beginner Level

Dr. Lin specializes in teaching beginner English learners.

Intermediate Level
Michell Frahm

Michell Frahm

Intermediate Level

Michell brings enthusiasm and expertise to intermediate level instruction.

Advanced Level
Dave LANDIS

Dave LANDIS

Advanced Level

Dave teaches advanced English classes.

Teaching Assistants & Volunteers

James Wilson

Teaching Assistant

Lisa Park

Teaching Assistant

Robert Martinez

Volunteer

Jennifer Kim

Volunteer

David Thompson

Volunteer