Hi all! This is Rebecca Oreto, current chair-elect and upcoming chair of the ITA IS!

In my letter today, I want to write a short essay titled “What I Love About the ITA Interest Section.” TESOL is a wonderful organization, but it is a big one, and the ITA IS has been a real home to me within the bigger group. It has allowed me to make a strong personal connection with a group of people who have many of the same concerns as I do, who are trying to solve the same problems as I have, and who are dealing with the same types of constraints as I am. And the best part about it is, these people, these ITA trainers, are really good at what they do. They are great models: great teachers, dedicated professionals, and sincere colleagues. The other members of this IS make me want to be better at my job. They challenge and inspire me. And I can’t imagine a better reason to be involved with a group of people.

I look forward to serving as your chair in the upcoming year, and I hope to see as many of you as possible at TESOL 2014!