About Us

Teaching Kids News (TKN) was created by educators Jonathan Tilly and Kathleen Tilly and freelance journalist Joyce Grant.

Jonathan TillyJonathan Tilly is an elementary school teacher with The Toronto District School Board. He has a B.A. in Philosophy from The University of King’s College and an MA in Child Study from The Institute of Child Study (OISE). Jonathan has been a speaker at conferences in Canada and the United States on the subjects of child development and psychology.

Joyce GrantJoyce Grant is a veteran freelance journalist and editor. She has a strong background in marketing and advertising. She also produces the non-profit children’s literacy website Getting Kids Reading.

Kathleen Tilly is a teacher with the Toronto District School Board. She has a B.A. in Art History from Dalhousie University, teaching qualifications from the University of Edinburgh and a M.Ed from OISE, U of T. In addition to teaching, Kathleen has led education workshops and written curriculum for the TDSB.

Thank you for using TKN. Please bookmark this site and visit it frequently to help you get – and keep – your kids reading!

Getting Kids Reading

This website is a companion to Getting Kids Reading. GKR is a non-profit website with tips, ideas, activities and games to help parents encourage their kids to become lifelong readers.