Executive Committee

Jen Artan is an experienced CLB curriculum writer and presenter. She formerly worked with Ellii.com (formerly ESL Library). Jen has been a Learning Support Lead, having worked with Thames Valley District School Board and IWC Hamilton. Jen has also been a WRIT Professor at Fanshawe College (School of Liberal and Language Studies) and George Brown College. She is also a Mentor/Trainer with LearnIT2Teach (Avenue.ca). A certified Google Educator (Level 2), TESL Ontario Webinar Presenter, and a Masters of Education graduate from the Ontario Technical University, she likes to keep current on educational technology for adult learners. She has presented webinars on educational technology topics such as Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, Google Apps for Education, Mobile Learning in Adult ESL, Pragmatics in ESL, and Blogging. Jen has also presented at the TESL Ontario Fall conference on "Project Based Learning in Specialized Language Training Courses". She presented at TESL Toronto, TESL Ontario, TESL Hamilton and TESL London's language conferences. Jen continues to work closely with TESL Ontario, developing webinar ideas for ESL instructors, and keeping current on how educational technology is used to help engage learning and develop 21st Century skills.

She also plays pickleball.  

Marcia received her Bachelor's Degree and Bachelor of Education at Western and completed her TESL Certification through the University of Saskatchewan in 2019. She is teaching ESL at the Centre for Lifelong Learning and serving as the TESL London Treasurer.

Gita is an experienced SLT/ESL Instructor with the Thames Valley District School Board, where she supports adult learners in developing their English language skills for academic, professional, and everyday success. With over 20 years of teaching experience across multiple countries, Gita brings a rich, global perspective to her work and fosters an inclusive, respectful, and learner-centered classroom environment. She holds two Master’s degrees in Education and completed her academic training at Western University. Gita also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a diploma in Human Resources Management from Centennial College. Her extensive qualifications in teaching English as a second language to adults reflect her deep commitment to lifelong learning and educational equity. Passionate about empowering newcomers and promoting diversity in education, Gita continuously integrates innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of her students.

Brian is an experienced English Language Teaching (ELT) professional dedicated to preparing students and training new teachers for global success. His career has spanned across South Korea, China, and Canada, including extensive online synchronous instruction, curriculum development, and CAEL proficiency test preparation. As a TESOL trainer accredited by TESL Ontario, Brian has trained over 150 new teachers and mentored 75+ practicums, with graduates employed across seven Canadian provinces and internationally.

In addition to teaching, Brian has held significant leadership roles, including Academic Coordinator and Head of Academics, where he oversaw TESOL certification, coordinated practicums, and supported faculty development to ensure compliance with TESL Ontario and Canada standards. His administrative experience also includes serving as Treasurer for TESL Canada, where he managed an annual budget and contributed to the organization’s strategic restructuring.

Brian is committed to the ELT community through ongoing volunteer work with TESL London, having helped organize numerous professional development events and annual conferences. His educational background includes an MA in TESOL and a commitment to continuous professional development, with specialized certifications in language program management, IELTS test preparation, and portfolio-based language assessment.

He is passionate about empowering students and educators to succeed and is always open to connecting with others in the ELT community.