After a productive summer in Manali, EDP students and teachers returned to Sarnath on October 1 to start a new semester. While in Manali, Assistant Director Osha Johnson and EDP teacher Jamie Luria were joined by Jeremy Cahill. Eden Merritt continues as Director of EDP. She is focused on further developing the English for Dharma Purposes program textbook series and many administrative duties.
Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Jeremy holds a Master’s in TESOL from the University of Central Florida and brings 13 years of teaching experience in the U.S. and internationally, including with the U.S. Peace Corps in Madagascar and the English Language Fellows program in Brazil. A dedicated student of Zen Buddhism, he meditates daily. In addition to teaching English for Dharma Purposes at SINI, he has contributed to redesigning SINI’s volunteer program, now known as the Living a Meaningful Life Volunteer Program. Jeremy is a welcome addition to our SINI team.