Written by Jen Artan, Secretary, TESL Ontario Board of Directors Joining the TESL Ontario Board of Directors in 2024 has been one of the most meaningful professional experiences of my career.  My…

In ESL teaching, we often focus on improving students’ language skills, and yet, despite well-structured lessons and carefully designed activities, many teachers encounter a familiar pattern: some students remain quiet, avoid participation, or contribute minimally,…

Written by Mary Rizzi, Member at Large, TESL Ontario Board When I first heard the words “Board of Directors,” I pictured stuffy conference rooms, endless spreadsheets, and long discussions about bylaws. That image couldn’t be further…

TESL Ontario is now accepting proposals for presentations for its 54th Annual Conference, taking place November 4 to 6, 2026. Interested presenters are invited to submit their proposals by 12:00 PM ET…

Written by Ban Al-Saffar, OCELT, TESL Ontario Treasurer  If you had asked me 15 years ago whether I would ever become a board member at a respected non-profit organization like TESL…

I was telling a colleague the other day about my Literacy class. “We have certain expectations,” I said. Will laughed. “Say no more. I know exactly what you’re talking about,”…