Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Jonathan Harris, OWLA Early Language Learning ChairSpanish Teacher, St. Gabriel Consolidated School As a world language teacher to elementary students as young as kindergarten, I’m grateful to have parents offer to assist me in teaching Spanish to their children. I’ve … Continue reading →

Jessica Burchett, OWLA Multilingual Learning ChairSpanish Teacher, Marion City Schools As a world language teacher, you have the unique opportunity to support multilingual learners, particularly those who are English Learners (ELs). While your primary role is to teach the language … Continue reading →

Ryan Wertz, Education Program Specialist for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Integrating Support and Elevating Language Learning: Ohio’s Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework for World Language Educators In today’s world language classrooms, teachers are tasked … Continue reading →

Alondra Pacheco, AATSP 9-12 Representative Have you been a Spanish teacher for five  years or less? Do you give the NSE, NSC, NPE, or NSA? AATSP Exams is here to support your growth as an educator. AATSP Exams, a program … Continue reading →

Despite Sub-Zero Temperatures, the Festival du Voyageur Carries On!  Dr. Roger W. Anderson, Independent Scholar A February day when the temperatures held around -17 F was the perfect day to celebrate Métis culture and the Francophone heritage of Winnipeg, or … Continue reading →

Siempre pa’ delante, nunca pa’ atrás—Always forward, never backwards Rachel Chapman, Spanish Teacher, Warrensville Heights Middle School The year 2025 has been marked by political unrest and increasing hostility toward immigrant communities in the United States. While our students hear … Continue reading →

Sarah Ross Van Gorder, New Bremen Local Schools  Each year, educators search for meaningful ways to connect their classrooms to the world. Few experiences compare to a teacher trip with The Pulsera Project, a nonprofit organization that sells handwoven bracelets … Continue reading →

Claribel Timmins, Spanish Teacher, Bowling Green Middle School As a first-year high school Spanish teacher, I walked into my classroom in the fall full of energy, ideas, and a lot of curiosity. I had studied language acquisition theory and communicative … Continue reading →

When Miscommunication is a Feature, Not a Bug Kyle Young, Upper School French Teacher, Hathaway Brown School A recent encounter with a minor AI glitch has changed my perspective on how much perfection we should expect from technology in an … Continue reading →