Written by Christopher Smrke, Member at Large, TESL Ontario Board With over 16 years of experience in a variety of contexts from LINC to private ESL and from the classroom…
Written by Diane Mensch, Vice Chair, TESL Ontario Board Do you enjoy contributing to our English-teaching profession? Are you passionate about the advancement of those who teach and learn English…
Written by Farnaz Karimian, Member at Large, TESL Ontario Board My path to the TESL Ontario Board of Directors was not immediate. When I first applied to the TESL Ontario…
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…
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…
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…
