Simplify Global Education marks its 4th Graduation Ceremony, celebrates 257 graduates, and shares powerful stories of transformation from immigrant professionals.
Simplify Global Education (SGE) is launching a new digital platform designed to expand access to education for immigrant and underserved learners across the globe.
SGE shares its roadmap for future growth: certification programs, career pipelines, and stronger support for working professionals.
Graduates of the Class of 2025 are already contributing back to the community in education, engineering, and more.
SGE's 4th ESL Graduation Ceremony highlighted student resilience, diverse professional journeys, and life-changing opportunities.
Simplify Global Education (SGE) launches its new digital platform, bridging communities with ESL opportunities, resources, and impact stories.
Simplify Global Education (SGE) is proud to announce the official launch of its new website and digital learning platform, designed to better serve immigrant and refugee communities across Northern Virginia—and beyond. The platform showcases SGE’s inspiring history, growing impact, and ambitious vision for the future.
As Simplify Global Education marks another year of milestones, the organization is setting its sights firmly on the future. With demand for ESL education continuing to grow, SGE is preparing to expand its offerings and deepen its impact.
Founding Director
Prof. Wayne Schlegel is an Honorary Board Member and volunteer ESL Instructor at Simplify Global Education (SGE), where he currently teaches at the Intermediate Level. A graduate of Yale University and Norwich University, he brings decades of global experience in English language education, curriculum design, and school leadership.
Prof. Schlegel has taught English across all proficiency levels—from primary to university—and is a recipient of multiple national teaching awards. His distinguished career includes serving as a school principal, English department head, and Cambridge-certified teacher trainer. With a strong foundation in student-centered learning, experiential education, and differentiated instruction, he specializes in curriculum development and assessment design. Having taught in the United States and twelve other countries across West Africa, East Asia, South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Muslim world, Prof. Schlegel is deeply committed to intercultural education and inclusive pedagogy. His work continues to inspire learners and educators globally.
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