Chaney Middle School

TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It's a field of education that focuses on teaching English to non-native speakers in a variety of settings, including schools, community centers, universities, and corporate environments. TESOL professionals are trained to understand the challenges non-native English speakers face, from basic communication to academic proficiency.

TESOL is one of the fastest-growing educational sectors in the world, and there is a high demand for TESOL teachers. TESOL certification programs teach educators how to teach English to non-native speakers, and many schools worldwide rely on TESOL-certified teachers.

Propio now offers a Spanish-to-English interpretation line for YCSD families. If you need to connect to a Spanish-speaking interpreter to contact the district, dial 330-366-1448.

Name: Brooke Jonas

Contact Information: brooke.jonas@youngstown.k12.oh.us , 330-744-7999 ext. 5525

Bio: Brooke Jonas is from Midland, PA, but she came to Ohio to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education (English Language Arts/ Science) and TESOL endorsement from Youngstown State University and has been a Youngstown resident since. This is her fourth year teaching TESOL at Chaney Middle School. She has also presented at the Ohio TESOL conference and the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference in 2023. When she’s not teaching, she spends her time performing in local theatre productions, selling her handmade jewelry, and playing with her dog.