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Chapter Mission:
The Rio Chapter: Honouring Our Roots, Shaping What Comes Next
Founded in 2003, the Rio Chapter was born from vision, courage, and collective purpose. When Vera Bradford, then BRAZ-TESOL President, invited a group of committed ELT professionals to embark on a new endeavour, the intention was clear: to create a space where English language teachers in Rio de Janeiro could grow together through meaningful opportunities for continuing professional development.
Over the years, that initial invitation became a living community. Dedicated professionals joined forces, time and again, to keep the Chapter active, relevant, and responsive to the ever-changing landscape of language education. The Rio Chapter has continuously evolved, not by losing sight of its origins, but by listening closely to the needs of teachers and learners in diverse contexts across our region.
At its core, the Rio Chapter embodies the values that define BRAZ-TESOL: collaboration and cooperation, empathy and respect, kindness and care, integrity and transparency, equity and inclusion, lifelong learning, professionalism, and ethical practice. These values are not abstract principles — they are lived through our actions, our events, and the relationships we build. Above all, the Rio Chapter nurtures a strong sense of belonging and community, bringing educators together to learn with and from one another.
As we look ahead, the Rio Chapter remains committed to fostering teacher development while embracing new challenges, voices, and possibilities. The future invites us to expand dialogue, strengthen inclusion, and continue reimagining what professional growth can look like in a rapidly changing world. Grounded in our history and guided by our shared values, we move forward with responsibility, purpose, and hope — confident that the Rio Chapter will continue to be a space where educators connect, grow, and shape the future of English language teaching in Brazil.