THOMAS T.

Thomas Toles is a Rhodes Scholar with an M.Sc. in Education and an M.St. in Film Aesthetics from the University of Oxford. He also holds a Double Honours B.A. in English and Pschology from the University of Manitoba. He has experience teaching a variety of subjects to students of all ages, and uses passion and humour to keep his lessons engaging. Thomas always centres the student first, catering his lessons to their level of understanding. In the past, Thomas has taught literature and film at the University of Winnipeg, drama and film classes at Manitoba Theatre for Young People, and drama and art camps at Mini U. His Master’s research involved teaching mathematical reasoning skills to Grade 4 students across Winnipeg. In his spare time, Thomas works as an actor and comedian, recently touring American colleges performing with Mission Improvable.

TANYA P.

Tanya P. is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She graduated from Trent University with a Bachelor of Arts in History with Emphasis in Education in 2015. While at Trent University, Tanya tutored two students for the student-run-organization, Trent Students for Literacy. In addition, she was also the coordinator of the Reading Circle for Trent Students for Literacy, where she supervised university students, who promoted literacy to children between the ages of two and five. In 2017, she graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Education with Emphasis in Urban Education in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Having been a teacher candidate in Ontario, Tanya has volunteer experience within the Toronto District School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board.

Shortly after graduating in 2017, Tanya was given the opportunity to teach in a grade eight classroom on a fly-in reserve in Pikangikum, Ontario. Tanya accepted the position due to her passion for Aboriginal education and her strong desire to understand and support students by promoting a positive self-representation of themselves and their culture. While in Pikangikum, Tanya led a school group called, Girls Club, where she supervised and led weekly activities for girls in grade seven and eight to overcome barriers, build confidence, and develop positive relationships. Tanya invited guest speakers from within the reserve to share resources with the students. Through these experiences, Tanya recognizes the importance of incorporating students’ perspectives and knowledge into lessons and school community in order to make learning meaningful and relatable. Tanya currently teaches high school for a private school in the North York area. She teacher history, geography, civics, careers, drama, and a few social science courses.