Niagara, Ontario Arlene Grierson, PhD has taught with Jolly Phonics for many years and achieved outstanding results with her primary grade students. She is also the author of the Jolly Jingles (part of the Jolly Phonics range) and has provided numerous courses and mentored educators throughout Ontario in the implementation of Jolly Phonics. Arlene is currently an Assistant Professor at the Brantford Campus of Nipissing University where she teaches concurrent education courses. For the past ten years Arlene has provided professional development sessions in the use of Jolly Phonics for teachers, parents and other educational partners.