MLA Teachers

	Susan Appleby
	I really enjoy teaching English as a Second Language at Maple Leaf Academy. My favorite classes are reading, listening/speaking, writing/grammar and Business English. My Motto: .Follow the Golden rule My Pet Peeve: Stereotyping of any kind and the prejudice that often goes with it.
	Mary Ann Tenove
	Grant Clayton
	My expertise is Grammar, Writing, Listening, French and Music. I like ESL because ESL students are mature and want to learn. I have been a language student and understand the learning process. I like to use music as a tool to learn. Sometimes I incorporate music into the lessons. My Motto: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. My Pet Peeve: Cheaters in tests.
	Michael Belostotsky
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	Sumana Barua
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	Yuliya Bartel
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	Mary Creighton
	I have taught at MLA for 2 years but have 8 years experience. I teach Reading, Listening and Speaking. I like teaching ESL because it is very satisfying to work with adult learners and to help them develop their English skills. My Motto: Keep Trying! Pet Peeve: Poor attendance.
	Terese de Carle
	My expertise is Writing and Grammar. I also teach Listening, Pronunciation and Reading. I like teaching ESL because my students teach me about their countries, cultures and customs. I love working with the staff at MLA. I meet wonderful people everyday. My Motto: Laughter is the best medicine! Pet Peeve: Rush hour traffic!
	Vicki Clifton
	I have been a part-time ESL teacher at Maple Leaf Academy since 1992. My favourite subjects to teach are pronunciation, listening and conversation. Working with ESL students is like travelling without leaving home. My Motto: Above all- Kindness! My Pet Peeve: Drivers who follow too closely in traffic and then get angry when you put your breaks on.
	Peggy Estabrooks
	My expertise is Canadian Studies, Pronunciation and Reading. I like teaching ESL because I enjoy the diversity of cultures and the students' eagerness to learn. Watching their progress is very rewarding. My Motto: Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like no one's listening. Live like it's heaven on earth. My Pet Peeve: People who complain about the weather.
	Isabelle Fox-Barr
	My expertise is Listening and Speaking. I like teaching ESL because I enjoy other cultures. I enjoy adult students and hope that my students enjoy my classes as much as I do. I am fascinated by the English language. (It is actually several old languages pieced together.) My Motto: Trust me, I'm a teacher.
	Graeme Stewart
	Jonathan Himann
	Jonothan has taught all over the World. He started his career teaching in Seoul, Korea for a year. After that he took one year to earn an education diploma in Auckland, New Zealand and subsequently worked in a high school there. He's come back to Calgary after a long time away and is very much enjoying his time at Maple Leaf Academy. He loves making learning fun, and wears his sunglasses too often. My Motto: "Rock On!" Pet Peeve: Students who don't speak English in class. Grrr!
	Penelope (Penny) Koutsikaloudis
	Expertise: Conversation. I like teaching at MLA because I love to learn about different cultures and to meet so many interesting people. My Motto: Relax!
	Joel Pearson
	My expertise is Conversation, Reading, Art, and Sports. I like to teach ESL because I am able to help people achieve their goals. My Motto: Life is like a really big ice cream cone. Lick it for all it is worth! My Pet Peeve: Fluorescent Bug Zappers.
	Dennis Ruf
	I joined Maple Leaf Academy's staff after 31 years of teaching in Jamaica and in Calgary high schools. I especially enjoy teaching ESL classes because they involve working on a personal level with a variety of interesting people from all over the world. My Motto: We cannot direct the wind...but we can adjust our sails. My Pet Peeve: The inconsideration of people who litter.
	Fred Saunders
	I am enjoying my second year of teaching at MLA. My specialties are reading and listening/speaking. I enjoy meeting and teaching students from all over the World. Our ESL students are very eager to learn, yet they teach us so much about cultures around the World. My Motto: If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you can't. My Pet Peeve: Cell phone users who force others to listen to their conversations.
	Olivia Tarasewicz
	Danping Lee
	Aira Windtree
	My expertise is in Listening, Speaking and Writing. I have traveled and lived in thirteen countries. I like teaching ESL students because they work hard to improve their English and their lives. My Motto: Today is the most important day of your life. My Pet Peeve: People who are late.
	Scott Lobsinger
	Toko Ishikawa
	I started to build Maple Leaf Academy 12 years ago. My expertise is administration. I like being at this school because all the students are willing to learn and accept challenges with a positive attitude. The students bring very rich and interesting backgrounds to our school and teach me a lot. I have the best job in the world because I can learn and grow each day with all of our students. MY Motto: Three H's - Hard Work, Be Honest, Be Happy Pet Peeve: Long lineups where there is no place to line up.
	Erva Sherwood
	I enjoy the challenge of planning and implementing ESL programs. It is wonderful to see students progress in their use of the English language and then move on to further education or good employment. My Motto: If you say you will do something, do it. My Pet Peeve: People who don't do what they say they will do.
	Annie Bian
	Day Receptionist
	Dorothy Guzek
	Administrative Support