Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

The Joy of Travel for Both Student and Teacher

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Becky Shick French Teacher Delaware City Schools Chair, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee In today’s world of instant information via technology, the idea of travel, at least on the surface, appears to be less of a priority. However, the opportunity … Continue reading →

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A B Ready: Isaiah’s Story

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

College and Career Preparedness By Robert Ballinger, Worthington Kilbourne High School (retired), OFLA Past-President 2000-2001 After having taught French in both public and private high schools for 34 years, I have been able to observe how successful students learn. Everything … Continue reading →

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AROUND THE STATE

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

ODE and OFLA Team Up to Help Resident Educators Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education Education moves at a non-stop pace and this has never been more evident in Ohio during the … Continue reading →

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Core Practices of World Language Teaching

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

  Core Practices of World Language Teaching Lucas Hoffman, Sylvania Southview HS, OFLA President-elect How do we help our students become proficient as fast as possible?  Would you like to help lead in world language teaching?  How do we help … Continue reading →

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SHS German students make their mark in Germany!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

SHS German students make their mark in Germany!   Niki Sage German Teacher and GAPP Leader Springfield High School Springfield, Ohio sagena@spr.k12.oh.us Fifteen Springfield High School German language students spent the first three weeks of their summer vacation living in … Continue reading →

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Awards, Best of Ohio and OFLA Conference All Starts

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

2015 OFLA Awards Rui Tan Beginning Teacher of the Year Chinese Teacher Jackson High School

Posted in Awards, OFLA News: Association, Vol. 53, No. 3 - Summer 2015 | Leave a comment

OFLA’s Past, Present, Future…As Well As Its Commitment

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Martha E. Castañeda, OFLA President Elect As I enter a year into the presidency of the Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA), I took a moment to review and reflect on OFLA’s past, present and future as well as its commitment … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News, Vol. 53, No. 3 - Summer 2015 | 1 Comment

2015 Board Election Results

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS 2015

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Membership

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Make Your Membership Meaningful  Julie Frye, OFLA Membership Chair French Teacher Lexington High School “Welcome!” to all of our new members and “Welcome back!” to our renewed members who benefitted from the annual OFLA Conference. Our choice of Kalahari Resort … Continue reading →

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Professional Development

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Martha Halemba, OFLA Professional Development Chair Spanish Teacher, Hudson High School I hope you all had a great year!  It sure has been a year of learning, trials, errors and mostly successes.  The professional development committee has been able to … Continue reading →

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