International Institute of New England
Pam Seremet is an experienced education professional with a strong background in language instruction and program coordination. Currently serving as an Education Program Specialist at the International Institute of New England since October 2020, Pam has also been an ESL Teacher Trainer for the Baptist Convention of New England, Inc., since May 2019, where collaboration and support for adult ESL teachers are emphasized. Previously, Pam held the position of Dual Enrollment Faculty Liaison and Adjunct Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University from July 2019 to June 2023, focusing on ensuring quality academic standards. With a foundation in teaching, Pam's career includes roles as an Adult ESL teacher at Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. and an Elementary Team administrator at Nashua Christian Academy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education with an ESOL concentration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Wheaton College.
International Institute of New England
Mission The International Institute of New England (IINE) creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. History and Context Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1918, IINE is one of the region’s largest and oldest service providers for new Americans. The International Institute serves 2,000 refugees and immigrants each year and has launched new programs to double the number of newcomers served to 4,000 within five years. In the past year, staff in our Boston, Lowell, and Manchester (NH) field offices provided resettlement, family reunification, education, career assistance, and legal services to people from 67 different countries. As the United States engages in a pitched debate about immigration policy, our work is critical to preserving the nation’s tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds who cherish freedom, equality and hard work. IINE’s programs are particularly important to New England, which has a notable dependence on immigrant labor to grow its economy.