Vira Gorelova

Vira Gorelova, B.Ed. (Teaching English as an Additional Language), M.Ed. (Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Studies), is an English as an Additional Language teacher with NL Schools in Newfoundland and Labrador. Coming from a Ukrainian and Turkish family and speaking several languages herself, Vira has a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to learn in a new language. These early experiences helped shape her belief that every child should feel seen, heard, and valued in the classroom.

In her teaching, Vira focuses on creating spaces where students’ languages and cultures are celebrated as part of the learning process. She finds joy in the small moments when students begin to speak, share, and take pride in their identities. Her work is guided by a commitment to inclusive educatio