Monthly Archives: February 2022

A reflection from an exhausted but hopeful teacher Megan Brady, OFLA Beginning Teacher Chair Spanish Teacher, Northwest High School The past few years have been difficult for all of us both in and outside the educational field.  While things still … Continue reading →

Julia Thomas, OFLA Early Language Learning ChairSpanish Teacher, Oberlin City Schools Imagine being a bilingual parent, sending your child to elementary school knowing that they have been exposed to a second language and have a proclivity for language learning, yet … Continue reading →

On the Roles of Geography and Global Citizenship in World Language Education Lauren Racela, OFLA Technology Integration Committee ChairFrench Teacher, Milford High School  But why is geography important, and why specifically to the world language classroom? Many world language teachers … Continue reading →

Celebrating the Rich Heritage from the African Diaspora Marcia Davis, OFLA Secondary Language Learning and Diversity Committee ChairWorld Language Middle School, Columbus City Schools February marks the celebration of Black History Month. This celebration was the brainchild of  Dr. Carter … Continue reading →

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education We’d like to begin this article with another expression of our heartfelt appreciation for everyone who has continued to persevere during the most recent challenges posed by the … Continue reading →

Alondra Pacheco, Ohio Buckeye AATSP President Spanish Teacher, University School, Hunting Valley AATSP is proud to announce our keynote speaker for the 104th AATSP Annual Conference: Dr Maria Carreira, Professor Emerita of Spanish, California State University, Long Beach, and founder of … Continue reading →

Dr. Roger AndersonAssistant Professor of International Languages & Cultures, Central State University French teachers know that they can practice their French in Paris, in Nice, or even in Montreal or Quebec City, but what about in locations even closer than … Continue reading →

Lori Winne, Ph.D., Camp OFLA Program DirectorRetired, Toledo Public Schools Camp OFLA 2021 was a success with 67 campers learning Arabic, Chinese or Russian. The gift of a STARTALK grant made the experience free for campers. It also provided teachers … Continue reading →