Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Kaleigh Baker, OFLA Immediate Past President As I mentioned in my fall article, I asked you all to be thinking about those among us who are making positive contributions to the teaching and support of world languages. As Past President … Continue reading →

Debbie Varga, OFLA President-Elect Spanish Teacher, McKinley Senior High School Greetings, fellow world language educators. I hope the second semester starts smoothly! Are you already counting down the days until the end of the school year? Are you struggling to work … Continue reading →

Teri Wiechart, OFLA Parliamentarian and Bylaws ChairRetired, Delphos Jefferson High School Language and Identity: A Deep Connection Language is not just a tool for communication; it’s a profound reflection of our identity. The connection between language and identity is a … Continue reading →

Ideas to help bring energy to your classroom Maria Herman, OFLA Membership ChairGerman Teacher, Maumee City Schools SAD? The seasonal affective disorder is very real and can zap the energy from your classroom, you and your students alike!  At this … Continue reading →

Beth Hanlon, OFLA Executive Recorder and Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Oberlin High School I have used a few television shows in my classes over the years and would like to share the benefits I have observed. First, let me … Continue reading →

Nicola Work, OFLA Editor for Electronic Media University of Dayton, Associate Professor of French Do you want your students to start thinking in the target language when they come to your room? Do you want to start your class in … Continue reading →

Alexis Blum, OFLA Professional Development ChairSpanish Teacher, Wapakoneta High School How many times have you heard these phrases this week?  “Is this for a grade?”  “Are you collecting this?”  “Are we turning this in?”  And my personal favorite…”Do we all … Continue reading →

Lesley Chapman, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy ChairFrench Teacher, Sycamore High School It is so exciting to introduce our membership to Maria Herman, OFLA’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Maria is a great advocate of world language education, and we … Continue reading →