My name is Alda Silva and I’m passionate about literacy.

I trained as an elementary

school teacher, graduated from Trent University and focused on literacy as part of my on-going professional learning journey. As a result of continuing education, through Queen’s University courses, I acquired Reading and ESL specialist qualifications, among others, to support my teaching and learning experience.

I want to share what I’ve learned through my experiences as a learner and a teacher. Being literate in  more than one  language is crucial in today’s world. It empowers people. Although there are different types of literacy, such as numeracy, computer, digital, technology, critical, financial and media  to name a few, the ability to read and write in one or more spoken languages is at the root of mastering any type of literacy.

 

With Love and Gratitude,

Alda