Bringing Stories to Life: Author Paul Toffanello Visits Pius XII

Read! Read! Read! Write what you know! This morning, Ms. Filice’s Grade 5/6 class was treated to an educational and entertaining presentation with Mr. Paul Toffanello. Students have been reading his book, Popchuck’s Ghost, and were thrilled to meet him! Many questions were answered, and students are motivated to keep reading and writing!

Mr. Toffanello grew up in Timmins, Ontario. He studied at Ottawa’s Carleton University and North Bay’s Nipissing University. He was a high school English teacher, a Vice Principal, a principal at two different high schools, a Superintendent of Education and finally a Director of Education. He was also a part of the original group of Directors of Education who helped to bring the Ontario Literacy & Numeracy Secretariat to life.

Mr. Toffanello has presented to over 400 schools in Canada and the U.S. and continues to look for opportunities to engage with kids and teachers. 

Thank you, Mr. Toffanello, for coming to Pius XII!