Team
Irina Volchok
Executive Director
Passionate about: Learning and Teaching
Teaching and Learning Philosophy: Critical and Logical Thinking
Languages: English, Russian
Quote to live by: “Start before you’re ready”. “Failing to plan is planning to fail”.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-volchok-147b4534/
Tanveen Tatke
Instructional Coordinator
Passionate About: Traveling, my family, and teaching English language and literature
Currently learning about: Ikigai, a Japanese concept
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Quote to live by: “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanveen-k-875153a0
Cyrlin Loza
Content Writer/Curator
Passionate about: Providing useful, accurate and timely information to help newcomers succeed in Manitoba.
Currently learning: UX Development
Quote to live by: “We hold tremendous power when we choose to see opportunity in whatever circumstances we face.”
Languages: English, Filipino, (beginner) Spanish and French.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrlinloza/
Pei-Jean Toews
Registration and Outreach Specialist
Passionate About: Art, Yoga, Cooking and Online Learning
Currently learning: Online Creativity Course, Yoga and Canadian Outdoor Activities
Languages: English, Mandarin and Taiwanese
Quote to live by: “Life is an adventure”
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pei-jean-toews
Rahwa Mehreteab 
Registration, Outreach, and IT Support Specialist
Passionate about: cooking, baking learning languages, support people in need
Currently learning: Yoga, learning new technology skills, French language
Quote to live by: “Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Languages: English, Amharic, Tigrigna, a little bit French
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahwamehreteab/
Blaine Roberts
EAL Instructor
I work for English Online and Winnipeg Technical College with some of the most amazing people from around the world, who have come to Canada to create a new home for themselves. I received my B.A in English from the University of Winnipeg in 2008 and my CTESL certificate from the University of Manitoba in 2009. My first English teaching job was in Mexico, where I stayed for one year. My goals this year are to become a more effective teacher and to become fluent in Spanish.
Passionate About: My family, running, teaching English (the greatest job in the world!), and studying Spanish
I am currently reading: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and “Family First”
My quote to live by: “Never give up! Life is a marathon, not a sprint.”
Website: aroundmanitobawithblaine.wordpress.com
Nastashya Wall
EAL Instructor
Passionate about: helping my students become confident in their English abilities!
Currently learning about: how to box!
Quote to live by: “I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” Vincent Van Gogh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nastashya-wall-04959256/
Pam (Pakinam) Elalfy
e-Volunteer Supervisor & EAL Instructor
Passionate About: my family, traveling, and learning about different cultures.
Languages: English, Arabic, and a little bit of French
Currently learning about the latest EAP teaching trends and how to engage young/adult ESL learners in the online environment
Quote to live by: “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” Swami Sivananda
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-pakinam-elalfy-8431032a/
Ruxandra Nicolescu
EAL Instructor & Social Media Specialist
Passionate about: Giving back to community
Currently learning: About equity and diversity
Quote to live by: No nonsense
Languages: English, French, Romanian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruxandranicolescu/
Ekaterina Lavlinskaya
EAL Instructor
Passionate about: my family, Language and languages, education and teaching, history
Currently learning: approaches to teaching writing skills
Quote to live by: Docendo discimus.
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish
Yvonne Marshall 
EAL Instructor
Passionate about: my family, Language and languages, education and teaching, history
Currently learning: approaches to teaching writing skills
Quote to live by: Docendo discimus.
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-marshall-8156aaba/
Alexis Ogaranko 
EAL Instructor
Passionate about: I am passionate about helping newcomer families integrate into
Canadian culture and feel welcome, safe, and respected.
Currently learning: I am currently learning how to crochet although am finding it quite difficult.
Quote to live by: “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” - my college professor
Languages: English and a little bit of Spanish.
Karen Loeb
EAL Instructor
Passionate about: Supporting newcomers as they settle in Canada
Currently learning: To play the piano.
Quote to live by: "If you're always trying to be normal, you'll never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou
Languages: English and French.
Stella Jude-Ojei
EAL Instructor
Jillian Fehr
EAL Instructor
Charlene Edwards
EAL Instructor