Our Creed:
The water element has brought us together as a diverse group of educators passionate about teaching ELLs in K-6 STEM, and foreign languages. We are excited to keep the resources flowing into this digital well of sharing to help make the voyage to fluency smooth sailing.
Meet the tribe:
Shireen Daureeawoo
Teaching French, Global Futures and Moral Education for 15 years, my area of expertise is French as a First and Second Language. My strengths include organization and work ethic. I enjoy exploring online forums for educators to learn new educational strategies and spending my free time out socializing with people. Cooking and traveling are my passions.
Vikki Wan
Teaching intermediate and senior divisions for 7 years, my area of expertise is Music and Science. My strengths include attention to detail, organization and accountability. I enjoy exploring new places to eat and spending my free time hiking with my dog. Travelling is my passion; the next place I hope to visit is Germany in the fall!
Shujin (Anna) Wu
Teaching Mandarin as a foreign language for five years, my area of expertise is Chinese as a Second or Foreign language. My strengths include organization and empathy. I enjoy exploring a new country and spending my free time on exercising, traveling, baking and reading in the coffee shop. Jogging and doing yoga are my passions.
Angela Zamanis
Teaching ESL/EFL for 30+ years, my area of expertise is K-12 English language teaching and program coordination. My strengths include organization and empathy. I enjoy exploring the Internet for new resources and spending my free time outdoors away from my devices. Travel is my passion.
Tobias Zan
Teaching EAL and social dance for 10 years, my area of expertise is workplace, settlement, and academic English. My strengths include a mix of creativity and logic. I enjoy working on my voice and spending my free time gaming. Caring for my family is my passion.
Klara Zoldos
Teaching K-12 for 5 years, my areas of expertise are ESL and French . My strengths include organization, accountability and a positive attitude. I enjoy exploring the city of Toronto and spending my free time outside with my dog.