Bio of Dr. Diane Martinez
Dr. Diane Martinez is an associate professor at Western Carolina University, where she teaches technical and professional communication at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She was a Fulbright U.S. Scholar in Germany in 2022-2023 and a visiting professor in China in the summer of 2019. Her recent research and publications are focused on environmental and nature writing, social justice, and building international relations.
Dear families,
As someone who teaches in higher education, I cannot emphasize enough how crucial it is for children to have engaging and culturally integrative educational experiences. Children who are taught to embrace their curiosity and creativity in an environment that fosters compassionate problem solving and inclusivity at a young age become socially conscious, culturally aware, and respectful adults who are well prepared for an ever-increasingly challenging and interconnected world. This type of innovative and holistic approach to early learning is only part of what Prasan Gateway International School offers.
Some of the most impressive aspects of Prasan Gateway’s international curriculum are the care they take in developing the whole person and fostering a genuine love of learning through an immersive, interactive, and collaborative environment. Through careful integration of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), students are empowered by their own personal discoveries and development and inspired to work alongside other learners from diverse backgrounds, which leads to a strong interdisciplinary and intercultural outlook on life.
Prasan Gateway International School offers the supportive, professional environment young learners need to develop into confident, compassionate, ethical leaders and citizens of the world who will have the vision and integrity to shape the most promising future for all.
Sincerely,
Dr. Diane Martinez
Assistant Professor and
Director of the Professional Writing Program
Western Carolina University