More events to come!
Spring 2024 Professional Development
On Wednesday, May 15 2024, TESL Niagara gathered at Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill in St. Catharines for a fun night of conversation. The evening consisted of a delicious three-course dinner, networking, conversation of our experiences in the classroom, and our annual general meeting. We sadly said goodbye to two dedicated executive members: Carolyn Ambrose-Miller and Taylor Venneri. We welcomed three new ones who are excited to serve members of TESL Niagara:
Laura Clemente D'Agostino, Jackie Angi-Dobos, and Rebecca Koop.
Laura Clemente D'Agostino, Jackie Angi-Dobos, and Rebecca Koop.
Winter 2024 Professional Development
Led by Jen Artan, technology instructor and CLB curriculum writer, with introductions by Frank Bieri, these workshops gave English language instructors the opportunity to become comfortable using the artificial intelligence tools ChatGPT, DALL-E and Murf, and prepared them to use them in their classes.
Fall 2023 Social
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Spring 2017 Conference
TESL Niagara held its Annual Spring conference on May 6, 2017 at Niagara College in their beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. The conference focused on, but was not limited to LINC/ ESL instructors in the region. The conference featured 3 presentations: a) Dream Beyond the Classroom: Teacher to Teacherpreneurby Patrice Palmer b) The Wait is Over: Exploring Tutela 3.0 by Diane Ramanathan c) Colligation: The Way Grammar Should Be Taught by Ken Lackman and a PBLA Drop-In session.
Thirty-four registrants and 2 publishers joined the conference—Oxford and Cambridge. Leaving TESL Niagara after serving for 6 years are Phoebe Kang, Suzanne Nicks, and Laura Vilk. Two members-at-large are leaving the committee: Francine Beattie and Jennifer Schinkel. TESL Niagara welcomed two new members-at-large, Heather Cordeiro & Paulette Desmorneaux, at the Annual General Membership Meeting.
Thirty-four registrants and 2 publishers joined the conference—Oxford and Cambridge. Leaving TESL Niagara after serving for 6 years are Phoebe Kang, Suzanne Nicks, and Laura Vilk. Two members-at-large are leaving the committee: Francine Beattie and Jennifer Schinkel. TESL Niagara welcomed two new members-at-large, Heather Cordeiro & Paulette Desmorneaux, at the Annual General Membership Meeting.
Fall 2016 Professional Development Event
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Jennifer Weiler, Brett Basbaum & Audrey Beaulne: Building Confidence in the ESL Learner Powerpoint
Pecha Kucha Presentations: Heather Cordeiro: A Little Presentation With BIG Impact Frank Bieri: Technology in ESL Classrooms Jim Papple: Vocabulary Myths and Misconceptions |
Spring 2016 Conference
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TESL Niagara held its annual Spring Conference on May 7, 2016, at Brock University. Titled A Time for Growth, the conference brought together over 60 attendees for a morning of seminars and networking. After the Conference, the Annual General Meeting was held where retiring Brock Professor, Dr. John Sivell, a long time supporter of TESL Niagara Chapter and Conferences was honoured. In addition, three new Members-at-Large were acclaimed to join the Executive. Four presenters included: Sherry Campbell (mental health in the ESL classroom), Anna Bartosik (LinkedIn and Grammar Activities), and Nataliya Borkovska and Scott Jamieson (self-directed vocabulary learning).
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Spring 2016 Event
Computer Skills Workshop
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On Thursday April 7, 2016, at St. John Centre in St Catharines, TESL Niagara Members recently participated in a computer skills workshop run by Michelle Basile, Computer Teacher at Niagara Catholic District School Board. This was an excellent opportunity to practice using Word and other functions to help manage the creation of PBLA and other documents. Our members overwhelmingly found the workshop useful and informative.
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Fall 2015 Event
On Friday, October 23, 2015, TESL Niagara held Eat, Talk, Learn at Coppola's Ristorante in St Catharines, Ontario featuring York and Ryerson University's Danny Tan with his presentation on pronunciation.
Photos Materials
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Spring 2015 Conference
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On Saturday, May 30, 2015, the TESL Niagara Spring Conference was held at the Niagara-on-the Lake Campus of Niagara College.
Presentations by Veena Dwivedi, Brock University Department of Applied Linguistics, and Agnes Kucharska, LINC Instructor and a PBLA Lead Teacher, Immigrant Women's Centre, Hamilton, ON. Photos |
Fall 2014 Conference
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On Friday November 14, 2014, the TESL Niagara Fall Conference was held at the International Centre at Brock University in St Catharines, Ontario.
Presentations by Faith Marcel, James Papple, John Sivell, Eldon Friesen, Hedy McGarrell & Donna Pearce, Alex MacGregor & Frank Bieri, Aliye Grant & Kelsey Queen, Pamela Barkwell, and Jackie Angi-Dobbs. Photos Presenters' Materials |
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Spring 2014 Conference
On Saturday April 26, 2014, the TESL Niagara Spring Conference was held at St. Ann Adult Learning Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Keynote Speaker: Judy Thompson. Presentations by Angelica Galante, Allison Keown, Alex MacGregor, Margaret Sanderson & Troy Brooks, and Tim Westhead.
Attendees received 3.5 hours of TESL Ontario PD.
Photos Presenters' Materials and Links
Keynote Speaker: Judy Thompson. Presentations by Angelica Galante, Allison Keown, Alex MacGregor, Margaret Sanderson & Troy Brooks, and Tim Westhead.
Attendees received 3.5 hours of TESL Ontario PD.
Photos Presenters' Materials and Links
November 2013 Workshop
On Nov 2, 2013, Reza Mazloom presented a workshop for TESL Niagara members about :
- Updated PD standard and annual requirement
- PTCT opportunities/fee reimbursement
- TESL trainer approval application.
Photos from November 2013 Workshop
Annual Conference 2013
On April 5 & 6, 2013, the TESL Niagara Annual Conference was held at Brock University, St.
Catharines, ON (Apr 5) and St. John Centre, St. Catharines, ON (Apr 6).
Catharines, ON (Apr 5) and St. John Centre, St. Catharines, ON (Apr 6).
- Plenary Speakers: Julia Williams, Kathryn Brillinger
- Presentations by John Allan, Jackie Angi-Dobos, Ben Burleigh & Tatiana Young, Amy Clarke, Eldon Frieson, Nicole Graham, Rita Leithead, Reza Mazloom, Carol Olsen, Diane Ramanathan, Alex Shteiman, John Sivell.
