Program Staff

Neil Hosler, Northern Alberta Regional Manager
Neil joined Global Partners Institute as Northern Alberta Regional Manager in January, 2006. He enjoys working with teens from all backgrounds and lifestyles and has been an integral part of the lives of many youth since embarking a career in youth work in 1987. Neil and his family have also hosted more than 20 students from around the world in their home since 1999. Neil is a history buff and an outdoor enthusiast, and greatly enjoys sharing the history of Canada and the beauty of Alberta with his students. Neil’s favorite part of working with GPI is the people; he loves to watch the students grow over their year of studying abroad, and enjoys seeing the relationships that the students and host families develop during their time together blossom.

Jeannette Eddolls, Saskatchewam Regional Manager
Jeannette is a retired school teacher and school administrator. She has been with Global Partners Institute since October 2003. Saskatchewan is home for Jeannette, but she has traveled extensively within Canada, and has done some traveling internationally, as well.  She is an experienced host parent and is able to offer support to both the international students that come into her Province and to the families and schools that host these students. She enjoys making connections with the young people she meets each year, and providing them with the support information that they need in order to make their stay in Saskatchewan more rewarding. Jeannette takes particular joy in being able to share the natural wonders of her home Province with her international students.

Greg Reader, Manitoba Regional Manager
Greg grew up in Winnipeg, but has lived in The Pas and Japan, and knows first-hand what a beautiful province Manitoba is and what a positive impact people from different cultures can have on our lives. Greg’s background in marketing and education give insight into his sincere desire to communicate positive ideas with others, and he takes pride in being able to have an impact on the lives of the exchange students that he works with. Before joining Global Partners Institute family, Greg lived and worked as an EAL instructor in Chigasaki, Japan. Free time is spent on international travel, photography, hiking and anything new.

Cheryl Hennessey, Ontario Regional Manager
Cheryl has been the Ontario Regional Manager for Global Partners Institute since 2006. She enjoys working both with Inbound students who come from around the world to study in Canada, and with Canadian youth interested in studying overseas on GPI Outbound Programs. Prior to joining GPI, Cheryl operated an English as a Second Language school in Toronto. She and her family have hosted many students from all over the world. Teaching Canadian culture to the many international students that she comes into contact with and learning about other cultures from them is a favourite “hobby” for Cheryl. Cheryl enjoys canoeing in Northern Ontario in her spare time.