Dr. Sylvia Helmer has had a long and distinguished career in our profession: the highly respected ESL Consultant for the Vancouver School District, a teacher of K-12 and adult learners, a UBC professor, an author, a longtime supporter of BC TEAL, ESL PSA, and TESOL, and a passionate advocate for English language learners. Sylvia is a BC TEAL Honourary Lifetime Contributor.