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-M.T. [Technology Professional]
"Ovient is the best school for learning practical English."
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-T.N. [Venture Capitalist]
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Marc and Blythe
Ovient English Co-Founders
Marc Musteric
Marc J. Musteric is the President and Co-Founder of Ovient English. After years of telling his friends and family that he wasn't interested in business, Marc decided to leave academia to explore a career in business. Following positions in international relations, translation, and consulting, Marc decided to start Ovient English with his wife, Blythe, to support some of his consulting clients who were struggling to communicate with their customers. Marc is fluent in Japanese and has studied at least 5 other languages, but claims to speak English best.
Marc thoroughly enjoys the process of learning and uses his enthusiasm for new ideas and technologies to focus and drive Ovient's corporate strategy. In his limited spare time, Marc focuses his energy on getting Blythe to do the things he can't finish. His interests include reading (Hemingway, mainly), discovering new and interesting Web services, and traveling.
Marc has degrees from Ball State University and a Master's degree from the University of Colorado.
Blythe Musteric
Blythe J. Musteric is Director of English Services, Lead Instructor, and Co-Founder of Ovient English. She is responsible for the development of Ovient’s proprietary curricula, content, and innovative training programs. Blythe has taught thousands of clients in the U.S. and abroad, has authored numerous content pages for Ovient courses and individual training materials, and daily manages a diverse team of experienced language coaches.
As the daughter of two coaches and as an avid athlete herself, Blythe was quite experienced as a learner and trainee long before she began her own language coaching career. She understands the role that patience and practice play in learning any new skill, and she enjoys watching her clients expand their skills and opportunities.
Blythe's interests include yoga, reading, running (when the ankle permits), swimming, and biking. Blythe is best known as an extraordinarily nice person:-)
Blythe has degrees in English and Journalism from Ball State University and an MA in TESOL from San Francisco State University.