Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Eva Frohmader
Hi everyone! I’m Eva and I am a 21-year-old student living in Erlangen, Bavaria, where I am studying for a degree in English and Philosophy. Having worked as a language tutor teaching German and English to high school students, I am excited to build on my experience at Kalamazoo College as one of the German TAs for the coming academic year!
Outside of university, I play the violin in an orchestra. I also love reading, painting and spending time outdoors, either on a city trip or hiking in nature. I’m very much looking forward to exploring the surrounding area in Michigan. I have already been to the US for three weeks as part of a student exchange in the suburbs of DC, so I’m excited to get to know a different part of the country for a longer period of time. I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Lisa Raddatz
Hallo! My name is Lisa, I’m 22 years old, and I’ll be joining Kalamazoo College as a German Teaching Assistant this year. I am currently in my third year of pursuing my teaching degree at the University of Potsdam in Brandenburg. Therefore, I already have some teaching experience, and I’m looking forward to broaden my experience by working with college students. Outside of academics, I’ve been wanting to learn more Spanish and have recently developed an interest in outdoor activities like hiking and camping, which I’ve really come to enjoy. Besides that I love reading and voice acting.
I’m so excited to meet you!
Alicia Wilks
My name is Alicia, I am 21 years old and I am in my second year of studying English combined with Theatre- and Media Science, in Erlangen, Bavaria. I have always had a passion for languages, which is why I am looking forward to sharing some of the knowledge I have gained about acquiring foreign languages and the culture I grew up in. Personally, I am a creative person that enjoys sketching and different kinds of crafts. I am also very active, my favorite ways of moving my body are dancing and practicing yoga. Additionally, American culture fascinates me, since it has impacted global (pop) culture very much. I am curious to learn more about it on site, through the exchange we will be having! Bis bald!
Charlie Weisser
My name is Charlie and I’m a 22-year-old Student from Lüneburg in Northern Germany. I’m currently in my forth semester of my liberal arts program, where my focus is on teaching and gender studies. Since two years I am also working for a German initiative where we give workshops in school classes. This is where my passion for teaching really took off.
Outside the classroom you can find me on the basketball court or reading a good book in the sun. I enjoy swimming and spending time outside very much, which makes me look forward to trips to Lake Michigan and the surrounding countryside. I never have been to the United States but always wanted to, so spending a whole year in Kalamazoo is a really exiting experience to me. I’m thrilled to work as one of the German Teaching Assistants this year! I’m very much looking forward to meeting all of you and getting to know more about the US culture and people!
Ich freue mich schon sehr, euch alle im September kennenzulernen!
Liebe Grüße
Charlie (er/ihm)
Departmental Student Advisor (DSA)
Alex Nam
Hello everyone! My name is Alex Nam and I’m the German Department DSA for the 2024-25 school year. I’m originally from Louisiana, but I now consider Michigan my home (albeit, a very newly christened Michigander; my lifetime Euchre record is 1-6). I had the pleasure of studying abroad in Erlangen last year alongside a wonderful cohort of friends. Alongside the German Department, I have been teacher/tutor for the past three years and I would love to continue teaching abroad after graduation. Outside of the classroom, you can find me reading, cooking, listening to music, or stressfully typing away in the library reading room. Although you may see me walk around with my headphones in around campus, I am always available to chat! Please stop me for a quick Unterhaltung if you have any questions about the department, studying abroad, Karl Marx, or if you just want someone to practice your German with.
Student Assistant
Emily Auchter
Hallo! My name is Emily Auchter and I’ll be the student assistant for the German department this year! I am a sophomore German and psychology major and I am so excited to visit Germany again next year. I really enjoy listening to German music and studying the grammar of the German language. Other than studying German, I also enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited for this year!