Monthly Archives: October 2022

Letter from the President

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Mark W. Himmelein, OFLA PresidentProfessor of German, University of Mount Union Although we are already several weeks into the new school year, allow me to welcome all OFLA members back and to extend my best wishes for this academic year … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News | Leave a comment

OFLA / CSCTFL Joint Conference: March 9 – 11, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

For more information, head to http://www.csctfl.org!

Posted in Opportunities, Professional Development | Leave a comment

Would You Like to be a Part of OFLA?

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Kaleigh Baker, OFLA President ElectSpanish Teacher, Butler High School Being a member of OFLA has been a fantastic experience for me and I am so glad that I took the leap to be more involved. Joining the OFLA board is … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Would You Like to be a Part of OFLA?

WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND BEYOND!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Megan Brady, OFLA Executive Vice PresidentSpanish Teacher, Northwest High School With more and more newcomers in the US, it seems that our schools are seeing more and more English Language Learners (ELLs) than ever before. In many districts, there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News | Leave a comment

News from the Treasurer’s Office

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Lisa Howie, OFLA Executive Treasurer Spanish Teacher, Smithville High School I thought I would take this opportunity to update you on what has been happening in the Treasurer’s office. When I took over the position last Julyl I had some specific … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News | Leave a comment

Do You Write & Discuss?

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

How I love and use this teaching strategy! Beth Hanlon, OFLA Executive Recorder and Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Oberlin High School Write & Discuss is one of my favorite teaching strategies that I never tire of and I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News | Leave a comment

Advocacy as an Act of Interpersonal Communication and Social Justice

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Milton Alan Turner, OFLA Editor of Electronic MediaFrench and Spanish Teacher, Saint Ignatius High School Starting in September, ACTFL and the Joint National Committee for Languages-National Council for Language and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS) co-sponsored the Articulating Change webinar series. Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News | Leave a comment

A Fresh Start

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Welcome back to a normal year! Maria Herman, OFLA membership chair German Teacher, Maumee High School Greetings to you all!  I am Maria Herman, the incoming membership chair for OFLA.  I would first of all like to thank Teri Wiechart for … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News | Leave a comment

Advocating Through Sister Cities International

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Kirsten Halling, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy ChairProfessor of French, Wright State University In the quest to add experiential learning curriculum to the world language classroom, language teachers sometimes overlook a local resource that can provide a wealth of opportunities … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Executive News | Leave a comment

Varied Approaches to Leveled Readers

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Tips for Incorporating Novels into Novice Classrooms Lauren Racela, OFLA Technology Integration Committee ChairFrench Teacher, Milford High School Each year I’ve taught, I’ve elected to teach with a leveled reader. I truly think that the students have benefitted from this … Continue reading →

Posted in Committee News | Leave a comment