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Rio Grande do Sul Chapter

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Contact us: rschapter@braztesol.org.br

Chapter Mission: 

Engage the main stakeholders in education, in all sectors to improve teacher development programs and initiatives for English language teachers. Encourage and support initiatives aimed at raising the awareness of and improving the practices of English language teachers teaching and Lifelong learning – Disseminate, incentive sharing the best practices, improvements and Integrate professionals in the various areas of ELT to promote an English Teaching community of practice.

Chapter's Board

Maria Valésia Silva da Silva

Maria Valésia Silva da Silva

Maria Valésia Silva da Silva works at the University of Caxias do Sul, and worked at a  Public School as a teacher, Computing Classroom coordinator, a teacher trainer at Referencial Curricular-RS (2009), and Base Nacional Comum Curricular (since 2016) in the 22 municipalities where the University of Caxias do Sul develops its activities. She is currently President of BRAZ-TESOL / RS Chapter, Leader of BRAZ-TESOL Public School SIG, and is a university professor of English, practicum classes, and tutor of final projects. Maria Valésia lives in Caxias do Sul (RS) and she loves travelling around.

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Maria Valésia Silva da SilvaAdvisory Council
A partir de 2026

Cristina Benedetti

Cristina Benedetti

Cristina Benedetti is a Master in Education (UCS). She is a specialist in Psycholinguistics, Neurolearning and Pedagogical Practices, as well as in School Management. She has a degree in Letras-Inglês (UCS). She works as a teacher in regular education. She is also a PhD student in the Education program at UCS, focusing her research on multiliteracies, autonomy, and the development of a scientific culture in basic education.

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Cristina BenedettiLeader
A partir de 2026

Fabiane Roleto

Fabiane Roleto

Fabiane Roleto is graduated in Languages and Psychopedagogy. She also has a postgraduate degree in Bilingualism and Cognition. She has been working with childhood bilingualism for 25 years, as a teacher, coordinator and director of an English course for very young learners.

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Fabiane RoletoVice Leader
A partir de 2026

Anelize Winter

Anelize Winter

Anelize Winter is an ELT professional and entrepreneur with 35 years of business experience, bringing strategic vision to language education. She has taught English in varied contexts and worked overseas as a promoter of exchange programs for Brazilian learners.

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Anelize WinterCoodinator
A partir de 2026

Cheila Rizzo

Cheila Rizzo

Cheila Rizzo has a degree in Languages from the University of Caxias do Sul and has been working in the field of education for several years. She currently teaches English both privately and at a language school, where she helps students of different ages and proficiency levels improve their language skills.

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Cheila RizzoCoordinator
A partir de 2026

Isadora Fontana Pedó

Isadora Fontana Pedó

Isadora Fontana Pedó is an undergraduate student of English Language/ Letras at the University of Caxias do Sul. She began her journey as a teacher at the age of 17 and currently works as an English teacher at a language school. She has also been teaching English privately for three years.

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Isadora Fontana PedóCoodinator
A partir de 2026