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”) 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]

Emily Handler, Emeshea Petty, and Ashley Plaszkony assist with CETP Orientation in Budapest and online. Together they have several decades of teaching experience across all grade levels.   [teach@cetp.info]