S. M. Sanzana Rahman is a PhD candidate, graduate assistant, and teaching assistant at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on the intersection between plurilingual pedagogies and technology-mediated instruction in the second language education contexts.

Karam Noel is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, with research interests in language assessment, test validation, and plurilingual/action-oriented pedagogies. He is also a Relationship Manager at McMaster University, where he supports the career exploration and development of undergraduate business students through curriculum, workshops, and coaching.

Dr. Andre Scholze holds a PhD in Language and Literacies Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. His research explores language teachers’ beliefs about plurilingualism and their experiences with integrating language and cultural diversity into the language classroom. In addition to extensive teaching experience in English as a foreign or additional language in Brazil, the United States, and Canada, he has been involved in numerous Canadian and international language education research projects.

Dr. John Wayne dela Cruz holds a PhD in Educational Studies (Language Acquisition Program) in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University. His PhD research examines the intersections and interactions of language (acquisition, use, pedagogy, and policy), culture, and identity—topics that are personally relevant to him as an immigrant additional language learner and teacher. Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, English, and French are all part of his plurilingual repertoire. Ikinagagalak ka niyang makilala!

Louise Nunn is a soon to be graduating Teacher Candidate in the Master of Arts in Child Study and Education at OISE. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Toronto and enjoys studying language. She is planning to become a French immersion or core French primary/junior educator. Her research interests include how the action-oriented approach can be leveraged to engage more students in the study of French in the Ontario context.

Tatiana Jennifer Antonia Fimognari is a PhD student in the LLE program. Her research interests encompass a diverse range of areas in the field of Language and Literacies Education, notably the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the Action-Oriented Approach, plurilingualism, mediation, and Italian as a heritage language preservation and promotion in the North American context.

Ekaterina ‘Kate’ Prigaro is a PhD student in the Language and Literacies Education program. With a background in theoretical linguistics, she has taught for and designed undergraduate linguistics courses for over 6 years. Her research interests focus on the inclusion of plurilingual practices in the context of informal and peer-led classrooms, along with a focus on strengthening language support at the undergraduate level.

Yashu Shi is a Med student in Curriculum&Pedagogy programme at OISE. She has 4 years experience of teaching, including language education and managing international exchange programs in schools. Her research interests focus on critical pedagogy in language education.

Linda Ward recently completed her MEd at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include complexity theory, the action-oriented approach, and supporting professional development for language educators of adult learners.

Dr. Ping Hu is a Lecturer at Northwest A&F University. She received her PhD from the China Center for Language Planning and Policy Studies at Shanghai International Studies University and was a visiting doctoral student at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Her research focuses on plurilingual and pluricultural education, CEFR-informed pedagogy (especially the action-oriented approach), textbook development, and teacher education.