CONTACT | Interview
Spotlight — Nancy Van Dorp
Thank you for taking the time for this interview, Nancy! For those that don’t have the pleasure of knowing you, tell them a little about yourself.
Thanks, Nicola.
I’ve been involved in the LINC and ESL sectors since 2010, and started working as a consultant with New Language Solutions in 2011. New Language Solutions is a…
Spotlight — Jennifer Hutchison
Your blog post, Why We Need to Keep Our ESL Departments Open, struck a chord with many people. How has this situation affected you? What can people do?
How has the closure affected me? Well, I’m sad because I love the school and I love teaching EAP. There are few jobs as gratifying…
Spotlight — Jagrati Chauhan
Thank you for taking the time for this interview, Jagrati! For those that don’t have the pleasure of knowing you, tell them a little about yourself.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity, Nicola.
I bring over 14 years of experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at York University English Language Institute, School…
Spotlight — Yaseen Ali
You’re currently working for the University of Toronto – tell us about your role as a Learning Strategist at the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) and the workshops you have developed:
In my role, I support degree-seeking students in their academic performance and learning development through one-on-one-appointments. When I connect with these students,…
Spotlight — Rabia Khokhar
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) presented you with the 2021 Anti-Racist and Equity Activism Award. Talk to us about this special moment in your life.
This was such an incredible and humbling moment in my life! I have always been incredibly passionate about equitable education and to receive this award…
Spotlight — Shahriar Mirshahidi
Congratulations! You received the OCAD University Employee Equity Award. Talk to us a bit about that award and what it means to you.
I am deeply honored to receive the 2023 Employee Equity Award for my work as an English Language Learning Specialist at OCAD University’s English for Art & Design Program and the Writing…
