Brian Weishar (he/him/his)
Brian Weishar has been curious and passionate about adolescent literacy for many years. Currently teaching at Lakehead University Orillia Faculty of Education, he is a classroom teacher, professional learning facilitator and coach and has worked with educators across Ontario and in other parts of Canada, and he has presented at NCTE, NAMLE and ASCD conferences. He is a past chair of the English Language Arts Network of Ontario (ELAN). He has also developed a number of resources and online learning opportunities to support literacy instruction.
2026 Sessions
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The Subject of this Sentence
The Foundations of Language strand in the recently revised Language and English curriculum has created opportunities (and challenges) for teachers. This interactive workshop will explore… Read More →
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The Whole Story: From Information to Influence
During the session, participants will engage in a process that invites students to recognize perspectives and ideologies in media news texts and how to critically… Read More →
2025 Sessions
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The Sense(s) of Story
Stories are at the heart of English Language Arts. But how might we make students’ reading experiences of narratives more immersive, meaningful and enjoyable? This… Read More →