ABOUT US
We are certified teachers and passionate educators who have taught elementary, high school, and college students in Ontario, Alberta, Australia, and Iraq.
​
We love assisting young people with their academic challenges through increased self-confidence, study skills, and fun review of classroom material.
JoLynne Piroski, B.Ed, OCT Cheryl Rettig, B.Ed, OCT
Graduating from the University of Windsor in 2012 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, JoLynne Piroski went on to earn her Bachelor of Education in 2013. She is certified to teach grades 6 to 12 and specializes in Math and Science.
​
From 2015 to 2016, JoLynne taught grades 7 to 10 Math at a High School in Melbourne, Australia. She has also spent more than two years on the GECDSB Emergency Supply List.
​
JoLynne is extremely passionate about seeing her students improve academically and get excited about learning again. In her spare time, JoLynne loves playing baseball and volleyball.
After completing international internships in Ghana, Washington, India, and Israel, Cheryl Rettig realized the need for high quality education for every child. This passion for global education led her to earn a Masters of Political Science (2010) and a Bachelor of Education at the University of Windsor (2014).
​
From 2015 to 2016, Cheryl taught grade 5 on a First Nations Reservation in northern Alberta. She then earned her TEFL Certification in Costa Rica and taught grade one in Iraq and Windsor, Ontario. Most recently, Cheryl taught ESL at St. Clair College.
​
Cheryl loves working with students and seeing them find their voice and confidence as they learn and grow with additional academic support. In her spare time, Cheryl loves to write and practice yoga.
​
​
Why OCT?
You might be wondering why it's so important to choose a teacher certified with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)? Why not just choose a high school student from your neighbourhood who charges an extremely cheap rate? While there are many great high school students who could help your child, teachers who are certified through OCT are responsible to a governing body that monitors our actions, assesses our qualifications, and ensures we have clean Criminal Record Checks. You can breathe easier when you see OCT because you know you are choosing someone responsible, accountable, and well-trained in effective teaching practices.