Darryl Bautista

Darryl has over 16 years teaching experience in all types of classrooms. He is a former English teacher and recent online instructor in English Language Learning for a Korean University. He currently runs E-PROF, an E-Learning organization supporting educators in online environments. For his doctorate in Curriculum Development, he chose Arts-Based Educational Research (ABER) and incorporated poetry, photography and visual art in his explorations of cultural diversity and Canadian teacher identity. He is also one-half of a sketch comedy duo. Since 1999, he has performed across Canada and in the Melbourne and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Though his travels are extensive, Darryl firmly believes that one of the best ways to learn about a place is to put on a pair of comfy sneakers, open the front door and start walking. He especially loves High Park for its history, zoo and hiking trails.

 Jordan-na Belle-Isle

Born and raised in Montreal, Jordan-na has an unusual name and an eclectic life. A certified teacher with a Bachelor in English Literature and a college degree in Professional Photography, she has a lifelong interest in education and the arts. An opportunity to work at Universal Music brought her to Toronto. After working in the music business for several years, she switched gears to focus on museum education. Jordan-na currently gives tours at the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Bata Shoe Museum. When she's not teaching, she can be found playing beach volleyball and tackling the crossword. Her favourite Toronto space is Philosopher's Walk, a little green gem in a big city setting.

 Kim Fry

Kim Fry is currently working on her Masters in Teaching at the University of Toronto. She is a history buff, poet, storyteller and naturalist. She has worked for Keating Educational Tours, Ontario Parks and Greenpeace.

 Crystal Luxmore

As one of the founders of Walk T.O., Crystal is passionate about Toronto and absolutely loves to walk. When she’s not leading tours, she’s writing about the city for publications like The Grid, Toronto Life, and the Toronto Star. Read about her latest adventures in the world of journalism here.

 Beth Robert

Beth loves to experience Toronto's culture and learn about its history and heritage, an interest that she discovered during her days studying anthropology at The University of Toronto. Beth currently works for two of Toronto's museums and has also worked for other arts organizations in the city. She was born and raised in Toronto and is excited to share her knowledge about the city. Among her favourite places to spend her free time are the Beaches, including Cherry Beach and the Danforth and can often be found using the bike paths in the Don Valley and along the Waterfront.

 Lauren Stein

Lauren Stein is a fiercely funny woman, dedicated to her mission of enhancing lives through comedy, improv, and joy. Among her pursuits, she teaches improvisation, rents a community space, writes, and performs. The founder of Laurentina's Improv Club, you can find out more about her at http://laurentina.me/who-is-laurentina/

 James Thoem

James spends most of his time observing and trying to understand intersections between urban and natural landscapes and how they came to be. While studying urban geography at the University of Toronto, his thesis looked at youth participation in the urban planning process, an interest that stems from his childhood exploring streetscapes and skateparks as a young suburbanite. Usually criss-crossing the city on foot, bicycle or skateboard, he prefers to follow personally uncharted routes, leading him down alleyways, through parks and plazas and into ravines.