Message from the Conference Chair

Excitement is growing among your conference committee members as we continue planning for our annual conference.

Part of our recognition of TESL Ontario at 40 includes a call out for any members or former members who were involved in TESL Ontario in 1972 to contact us. We’d love to hear from you so please fill out the online form on our website at: http://www.teslontario.net/content/firstmembers to see how you can be involved in our celebration. If you know someone who was involved at that time, please pass this message along to them.

Most of you will have heard or read the rave revues for “War Horse”, a Mirvish production playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre. We have obtained a limited number of tickets at special group rates for that and also “La Cage aux Folles” playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Details and ordering information will arrive with your conference package in September, but in the meantime why not get your friends, family or colleagues organized for night out?

While our 40th anniversary celebration will be a part of each day, we aren’t forgetting the purpose of the conference: professional development. Plenary speakers have been confirmed and submissions for workshops, the technology fair and poster sessions are arriving daily. Why not share your good ideas? There are amazing things happening in the classrooms and computer labs; but think beyond the classroom too. Can you share your best practices for work/life balance? How do you de-stress when you are juggling the demands of family and workload? We welcome your ideas; click on the link http://www.teslontario.net/conference/presenters to complete the Proposal Submission.

If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendars for 3 days of learning and sharing and laughter; the entertainment has not been finalized, but I assure you, you won’t want to miss the Friday night event; it promises to be very special!

Barb Krukowski
Conference Chair