Angela Blair

About Angela

Angela Blair joined Interlochen Arts Academy in fall 2020 after having taught English Language Learners in higher education for more than 15 years. Prior to coming to Interlochen, Blair was a tenured ESL faculty member at Chabot College in Hayward, California for 10 years and an adjunct instructor at Roosevelt University, University of Illinois-Chicago, and Harper College, where she was also the CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) & ESL Resources Coordinator. She received her M.A. in TESOL from San Francisco State University in 2005. As an undergraduate student at Hope College, Blair spent a semester in Paris, France, and was also an active participant in the Hope Dance Department. Blair’s fascination with second language acquisition and love for international travel and culture began as a 7-year old when her family was transferred to Stuttgart, Germany. She spent the next year and a half attending a German elementary school and traveling throughout Europe with her parents, grandmother, and her two brothers. Her professional interests include technology for teaching, online course design, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Blair is thrilled to be teaching at Interlochen, helping students reach their English language learning potential as they work toward their academic and artistic goals.

I strive to foster a learning environment that promotes cross-cultural awareness, learner autonomy, and community. I encourage students to be active learners and engage in a learning process that is both cooperative and relevant to their lives and interests.