The East York - Scarborough Reading Association is committed to improving the quality of literacy instruction and encouraging the development of a lifelong interest in reading.

Executive (2010 - 2011) (see full size image)
Front row (left to right): Jennifer Baker, Mary Wilson, Mike Francone, Marguerite Campbell, Teresa Paoli, Tony Petitti, Kathy Lazarovits, Vangie Kalanderopoulos, Erica Townson, Kelly Manning; Middle row (left to right): Liz Blake, Joan Barrett, Judith Laskin, Lise Hawkins, Margaret Talbot, Jane Milligan, Carol Munro, Jill Eason, Doris Wukasch; Back row (left to right): Jose Molina, Denise Canning, Nora Lovgren, Brenda Stewart, Deborah Chisholm, Val Collins, Marisa Liscio, Tanya Reilly Primaylon, Brian Svenningsen

President and Conference Program Chair (2010 - 2011)
Tony Petitti has worked for the Toronto Catholic District School Board for over 28 years and has held a range of positions during that time. These include classroom teacher, vice principal, principal, School Effectiveness Lead, Program Coordinator for Health, Physical, Outdoor Education and The Arts for the Board, and now, Superintendent. Tony is committed to helping students reach their potential and achieve success in their learning. He brings a vibrant, positive attitude to everything he does and these attributes serve him well as President.

Vice-President and Conference Program Chair (2010 - 2011)
Teresa Paoli has taught for the TCDSB for over 30 years holding numerous roles: classroom teacher, literacy consultant, and school principal. Presently, Teresa is Program Coordinator of Literacy and Library Services for her Board, in which role, she oversees a range of literacy initiatives and programs ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Teresa is a warm, caring teacher who has the well-being of students at heart. She brings valuable insights and wide-ranging expertise to her position as First Vice President and Conference Program Chair.

Vice-President and Communication Chair (2010 - 2011)
Kathy Lazarovits has held numerous positions in education over the last 35 years. She has taught grade classrooms, enrichment and remedial programs, English language learners of all ages and additional qualification programs for teachers. Since her retirement from the position of ESL/ELD Instructional Leader in the Toronto District School Board in June 2009, Kathy balances her life with working as an independent educational consultant and spending time with family and friends and travelling. She is passionate about teaching and learning and believes in working in schools with the whole child. Kathy has a strong knowledge base in literacy instruction and brings a rich background to her role as Vice President and Communication Chair.

Vice-President Outreach Chair (2010 - 2011)
Marguerite Campbell is currently the Central Co-ordinating Principal:Literacy, Numeracy, ESL/ELD for the Toronto District School Board. In over 20 years of teaching, she has taught kindergarten to grade six as well as physical education, integrated arts, special education and has been a literacy coordinator. Marguerite was involved with teaching and administering the Additional Qualifications Reading course at OISE/UT and also spent three years as a Course Director for York University's Faculty of Education at the Regent Park site.