The Joy of TESOL: Voices Uplifted

Published on March 26, 2025

TESOL 2025 
Debra Suarez, 2024-2025 TESOL International Association President

What sustains TESOL educators beyond a sense of purpose? Teaching English is often seen as a service-based, mission-driven profession. However, might something else sustain us beyond this sense of purpose? When we listen to ELT professionals, we recognize joy as a vital tool for fostering respect, inclusion, and robust learning.

Debra Suarez is a veteran educator and advocate. Her career concentrates on improving the educational experiences of ELT students, educators, and minority populations worldwide.

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