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Joanne Sallay

Entrepreneur – Educator – Media Contributor - Volunteer Leader


Joanne Sallay - Teachers on CallAbout Joanne Sallay

Joanne Sallay is President & CEO of Teachers on Call. As the daughter to Founder, Rhona Sallay, she began training in the family business at the age of three when the tutoring service was first established. When Joanne is not blogging for Teachers on Call, she is an education and parenting contributor to major outlets including Huffington Post, Costco Connection, The Teaching Librarian and Professionally Speaking. In her volunteer life, she is the Chair of the Corsage Project, a non-profit program in partnership with the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada. Joanne is a proud mother to two inquisitive and curious elementary age children who inspire all her above roles.

Articles by Joanne

Hooked on Books with Ed Bahoric’s 2 Mitts 2 Boots 1 Coat 1 Hat

Hooked on Books with Ed Bahoric’s 2 Mitts 2 Boots 1 Coat 1 Hat

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

In our latest Hooked on Books, we feature Ed Bahoric's, 2 Mitts 2 Boots 1 Coat 1 Hat, which teaches young children about how to be responsible for their belongings.

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Hooked on Books with The Baker Sisters: Jean Parker and Rachel Smith

Hooked on Books with The Baker Sisters: Jean Parker and Rachel Smith

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

In our latest Hooked on Books, we feature Jean Parker and Rachel Smith’s debut title, Baking Wonderland, with kid-friendly instructions, colourful pages, and animated recipes.

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Hooked on Books with Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Peggy Collins

Hooked on Books with Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Peggy Collins

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features author/illustrator, Peggy Collins, covering the topics of courage, autism and neurodivergence.

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How to Celebrate Camp Counsellors with Small Gifts that Shine

How to Celebrate Camp Counsellors with Small Gifts that Shine

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in Community, Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Joanne Sallay from Teachers on Call has some great camp counsellor gift ideas to share with your family!

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Hooked on Books with Lily Chu, Toronto’s very own Sophie Kinsella

Hooked on Books with Lily Chu, Toronto’s very own Sophie Kinsella

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features author Lily Chu to introduce her book The Comeback, with famous Toronto landmarks, new hotspots, and an introduction to Korean popular music (K-pop).

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Author/Illustrator Jason Li

Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Author/Illustrator Jason Li

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features author / illustrator Jason Li to get his take on this unique and creative methodology to learn the Chinese Language through the The Hanmoji Handbook.

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Jen Ferguson

Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Jen Ferguson

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features Jen Ferguson and her book, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet. 

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5Ws (and 1H) Elementary Parents Need to know about EQAO

5Ws (and 1H) Elementary Parents Need to know about EQAO

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Math Tutoring, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Joanne Sallay from Teachers on Call, shares information on elementary EQAO assessments for grade 3 and 6 students to best support families in understanding the process and next steps.

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading 2023 Blue Spruce Award Winner Monica Arnaldo

Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading 2023 Blue Spruce Award Winner Monica Arnaldo

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features Monica Arnaldo, creator of Are You a Cheeseburger?

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Bahram Rahman

Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Bahram Rahman

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features Bahram Rahman, who personally understands the importance of educating children about sensitive topics with the help of picture books

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