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Important Update: Transition to TESL Ontario LearnLocal

TESL Ontario is transitioning from its current 12 Chapter structure to LearnLocal, a new program designed to continue providing affordable regional professional development, networking and community connection across Ontario.

All Chapter programming and operations will conclude by June 30, 2027, with a LearnLocal pilot planned for late 2027 and a full program rollout in early 2028.

A detailed email outlining this change was sent to all members on November 12, 2026.

For more information about the transition and the new program, please read our LearnLocal Member FAQ.

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Chapter Representative Email Address
Durham Hayley Taylor info.tesldurham@gmail.com
Hamilton-Wentworth Agnes Kucharska teslhamilton@gmail.com
Kingston Ann Chen teslkingston@gmail.com
London Jennifer Artan info@tesllondon.ca
Niagara Jackie Angi-Dobos teslniagara.info@gmail.com
North York/York Region Seza Sarkes teslnyyr@gmail.com
Northern Region Vacant teslnorthern@gmail.com
Ottawa Marlaina Riggio teslottawa1@gmail.com
Peel-Halton-Etobicoke Liudmila Tarasova teslpheaffiliate@gmail.com
Toronto Celine de Almeida info@tesltoronto.org
Waterloo-Wellington Lindsay Seale teslww@gmail.com
Windsor Vacant windsortesl@gmail.com

Volunteer with Your Chapter

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Chapter Opportunities

TESL Ontario Chapters are always looking for new members to join their executives to fill key roles.

Chapter Executive members are involved with developing a community of peers in your region, organizing professional development activities, and collaborating with TESL Ontario to ensure that key concerns are brought forward from your communities.

Volunteering with your local chapter executive has several benefits, including:

  • Excellent management and leadership experience
  • Professional Development (PD) credits toward your PD requirements for certified membership renewal
  • Opportunity to develop an active community of peers in your region
  • Valuable networking opportunities to connect with your peers and build your personal learning network
  • The opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the camaraderie that is shared among a community of volunteers.

If you’re interested in giving back to your local community, we encourage you to apply with your Chapter today.

Present a session at a Chapter Event

Are you passionate about a topic? If so, why not share your knowledge with your local TESL community? Consider submitting a presentation proposal for a Chapter event.

All proposals will be forwarded to the appropriate Chapter for review by their event planning committee.

Submit your Proposal

If you have any questions, email your Chapter directly.