OISE STU EXECUTIVE
INTRODUCING THE 2012-2013 STU EXECUTIVE
The executive team will be planning events, activities, athletics, and opportunities for students to engage with the community throughout the year. We welcome your suggestions, ideas, advice and input on how the STU can serve the students of OISE. Feel free to stop by our office (room 5-199) or send us an an email to stu.oise@utoronto.ca.
President: Billy Noiles
william.noiles@mail.utoronto.ca
Hi everyone, my name's Billy Noiles and I am this year's STU President. I'm originally from the East coast, but most recently spent 7 years going to school in Montreal before starting here at OISE. I'm part of the intermediate/senior section, SP#3 cohort (global citizenship and sustainable development), and my teachables are general science and biology. I'm thrilled to be part of this year's STU, and my role is pretty simple: support the rest of the executive members and be a voice for the students of OISE. So if you have an idea, suggestion, question, or just want to chat, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. Email me, come by during office hours, or stop me in the halls- I couldn't be more sincere in saying that I'd love to meet you. Again, if there's anything I can do to make your year better let me know!
Vice-President: Christine Romain-Tappin
christine.romain.tappin@mail.utoronto.ca
Hi Everyone! My name is Christine Romain-Tappin, but you can call me Chris, and I am your STU Vice-President for 2012-2013. I am a part of the Crosstown cohort in the Primary/Junior division. I completed my B.A. and M.A. at Ryerson University in Child Studies and my Early Childhood Education Diploma at George Brown College. The Bachelor of Education program is only a year long, and it will fly by before we know it. Let's make this year not only about learning and teaching, but about having fun while doing it. Together let's make this year a memorable one!
Treasurer: Scott Kittredge
scott.kittredge@mail.utoronto.ca
Hi there, my name is Scott Kittredge and I'm really excited to be your Treasurer for 2012/2013. I've been working in Corporate Finance for the last 12 years. My favourite part of my previous role was teaching people and helping them reach their potential. I am the proud father of two young boys and love children, so it didn't take long before I realized teaching was the perfect vocation for me. For all of those reasons I can't wait to get into the classroom and start working. I also look forward to hearing from you and understanding any questions you have.
Media Coordinator: Alanna Reid
alanna.kelkreid@mail.utoronto.ca
Hey OISE! My name is Alanna Reid and I will be your Media Coordinator for the 2012-2013 school year. I’m in the Toronto South (I/S) cohort and my teachables are English and Political Science. I’m really excited to be a part of the STU this year! I know we have a great team of people who are going to make this year the best year they can. My role is to ensure that you get all the information you need about what our Events, Athletics or Equity coordinators have planned, either through email, blackboard, the STU website or Facebook. Though we only have a short time at OISE, this team is going to make sure that it is engaging, fun and active! If you have any questions, comments or concerns, you can email me or come see me during my office hours. I really look forward to meeting you all! Let’s make this year amazing:)
Athletics Coordinator: Liz Wong
lizie.wong@mail.utoronto.ca
Hello! My name is Liz Wong and I am very excited to serve as one of your Athletic Coordinators for the 2012-2013 year! I am part of the SP1 Winston Churchill cohort in I/S and my teachables are Physical Health & Education and Biology. I have participated in intramurals throughout my undergrad at UofT and have a love for physical activity. I am currently a member of the Varsity Squash Team. I look forward to incorporating any ideas you may have to create events where we can all get our sweat on! Feel free to contact me if you have any ideas/questions/concerns :)
Athletics Coordinator: Jason Stern
jasonpstern@gmail.com
Hi! I'm Jason, one of your Athletics Coordinators. I'm very exicted to have this opportunity to get OISE students involved in athletics. Whether you're "athletic" or not, I know that we can offer you some amazing events that will allow you to stay active, meet new people, relieve some stress and most importantly, have fun. As for myself, I play almost every sport including tennis, squash, volleyball, baskeyball and soccer. I studied Business at Western where I not only participated in intramural sports, but I also organized them for an entire residence. I am now in the SP3 (Global Citizenship) cohort for I/S with Math and Business as my teachables. I'm looking forward to a great year with all of you and if you have any athletics-related questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Events Coordinator: Miriam Balsam
miriambalsam@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Miriam and I’m one of your events co-ordinators for the year! I’m the J/I Midtown Option and my teachable is drama. After completing my undergrad in Radio and Television Arts at Ryerson, I took a few years off to work and live overseas in London where I studied singing and poured ales and lagers in a Victorian pub just down the street from Abbey Road. And now I'm happy to be here at OISE, in my first ever student council position! One of my favourite things about being back in school is having the opportunity to meet new people and hear their stories! Social events are a great way to connect with each other, share our OISE experiences and of course, relax and have a good time! Everyone tells me that this year is going to fly by, so let's get to know each other while we have the chance. We’d love to hear what events would excite you and make you happy! So if you have any ideas, please email Serothy or myself. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Events Coordinator: Serothy Ramachandran
serothy.ramachandran@mail.utoronto.ca
Hi! I’m Serothy Ramachandran and I am happy to be one of your STU Event Coordinators for 2012/2013. I am enrolled in the I/S Stream and in the Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development (SP3) Cohort. My teachables are History and Geography. I did my undergrad here at U of T and am delighted to be back. This year is even more exciting for me as a member of the STU. I look forward to planning some fun events this year for all of us, such that we can relax, have fun, and get to know each other a lot better! I am also open to any ideas you might have. Please feel free to drop by my office hours at the STU office from 1pm-3pm on Tuesdays, and I’d love to chat with you. Let’s make the most of our year here at OISE!
Equity Coordinator: Kirsten McLoughlin
kirsten.mcloughlin@mail.utoronto.ca
Hi OISE! My name is Kirsten McLoughlin and I am half of your equity coordinator team! I am a teacher candidate in the P/J Central Option, which has a focus on First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit (FMNI) culture, history and ways of knowing (which I hope to share with you all!). I just recently finished my MA in sociology at McMaster University after completing my BA in sociology and women studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. I hope to engage with all of you and learn from as many of you as possible as to what your ideas and concerns surrounding equity are and what we can do as a community to strengthen and enrich our teaching practices in an equitable way. Don’t hesitate to contact me or visit me during my office hours to discuss your ideas! Let’s have a great year!
Equity Coordinator: Raj Doobay
rajdoobay@gmail.com
I am excited about brining my Race and Diversity expertise to the role of Equity Coordinator. I have my own Race and Diversity firm and have worked for organizations as diverse as Amnesty International, Oxfam, RCMP, Aboriginal organizations, and I also worked on the largest class action suit in South Africa. I am excited to represent OISE students in regards to race and diversity, and look forward to hearing from you so that I can represent you effectively.
Secretary: Lise Filippelli
lise.filippelli@mail.utoronto.ca
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Speaker of the House: Adam Solomon
adam.solomon@mail.utoronto.ca
My name is Adam Solomon and I am the Speaker of the House for the STU. I graduated Ryerson University with a B.Comm in Law & Business. I am in I/S - SP3 and my teachables are Business and Geography. I have been highly involved in both student groups and university student unions during my undergrad and have an array of experience which I hope to bring to the STU. I play several sports including tennis and squash and am addicted to TV. I hope to add everything I can to the STU this year to make it amazing for all of you!
External Coordinator: Yasir Yousif
yasir.yousif@mail.utoronto.ca
My name is Yasir Yousif and I am the STU’s external coordinator. I have joined OISE, after graduating from the Arts and Science program in Human Biology at University of Toronto. I am currently a self-employed ESL instructor. My post as an ESL instructor has given me a proven excellent command of English, as I have taught grammatical concepts and writing skills to non-native speakers of English. I also work as a freelance translator, and have assisted in editing various governmental reports and manuscripts for proper grammar and referencing prior to sending them to different offices for further review and publication. My undergraduate school education has given me valuable experience in research and report writing, as I was required to write research essays, data analysis and abstracts as part of my course work. My ample experience as a freelance translator and currently as an ESL-instructor has given me strong interpersonal and communication skills and relevant experience in the education sector. Furthermore, it has also given me first-hand knowledge in the current needs and demands of teachers and students alike. This year, I am looking forward to serving students at OISE by being a liaison between OISE’s STU and UT student union, and hopefully we as executives can bring the best results to you.
CTEP Liaison: Rafael Escobar-Lamanna
rafael.escobar.lamanna@mail.utoronto.ca
Hey, my name is Rafael Escobar and I am your concurrent teacher education program (CTEP) Liaison. I'm enrolled here at OISE in the Physical and Health Education – CTEP program. I am in the I/S teaching stream and my teachable subjects are physical and health education, as well as biology. As this year’s CTEP Liaison, my role is to communicate the needs/issues/questions of CTEP students to the STU executive committee. I am extremely excited to be a part of the OISE community and look forward to helping you in any way I can throughout your time in the CTEP program!