Mary Rose is CETP’s Director, taught through CETP at an elementary school in Kalocsa, Hungary (2002-2003). She is an experienced teacher, certified in elementary education, and with her TEFL certification from Transworld Teachers in San Francisco. When not busy enjoying her young grandchildren—Cash, Jake, Cyrus, Noah, Abe and her only granddaughter—Malin, Mary directs the program from her office in Portland, Oregon. [mary.cetp@gmail.com]

Hajnalka Vancsik is based in the capital city of Budapest. Prior to joining CETP, Hajni (pronounced “HOY-nee” or [ˈhɒjni]) provided support for Americans studying in Hungary through various study abroad organizations. She is CETP’s Hungarian Director and acts as liaison between CETP, the Hungarian government, school directors, and our teachers. As such she ensures that CETP’s teachers have a safe, healthy, and satisfying stay in Hungary—in other words, she is our Hungarian mom. She was at one time director’s assistant for one of Hungary’s major theaters, and thus she’s well-acquainted with many famous stage and film personalities. She also takes care of Ponche, her old & blind dog. [hajni.cetp@gmail.com]

Hildie Cuddigan is Mary’s part-time assistant as well as full-time mom to Cash and Jake.  In her spare time she volunteers at the neighborhood elementary school, takes long walks with her dog Rocky, gardens, and reads. She lives in Portland, Oregon. [hildie.cetp@gmail.com]

Emeshea M. Petty has been working with CETP since 2017. Emeshea lived in Hungary as a child in the 1990’s and returned to teach here as an adult.  She prefers  working with teenagers and loves helping them expand their worldview. Emeshea is passionate about Hungarian folk singing.  She lives in Budapest with her cat Lilla. In fall 2025 she will be taking on a bigger role in running the program.  [teach@cetp.info]

Emily Handler and Ashley Plaszkony assist with CETP Orientation in Budapest and online. Together they have several decades of teaching experience across all grade levels.