President's Message
On behalf of the ATESL Board and membership, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the members of the ATESL 2007 Conference Committee for organizing such an enjoyable event. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication - it was a memorable conference!
Thank you also to those who presented at the conference and/or were able to attend the sessions. ATESL is made up of close to 600 members working in a wide variety of contexts with learners of different backgrounds. This diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and in the coming year, it is my hope that ATESL will be able to find new ways to facilitate ongoing professional development and dialogue among ESL educators. Watch your email for notices about opportunities to participate further.
I also look forward to strengthening our relationships with government to enhance supports for both teachers and learners of ESL, and I hope that we will be able to interact regularly with other organizations in the province for the same purpose.
We are delighted at the prospect of expanding our network of local chapters, and we would like to encourage more professionals in both urban and rural areas to become involved in ATESL activities. Thank you for your support of ATESL. If you would like to make us aware of issues or concerns related to ESL learning/teaching in the coming year, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Marian Rossiter