Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Kaleigh Baker, OWLA Editor for Electronic MediaSpanish Teacher, Covington High School In my previous district, I taught three different classes. Year in and year out, I knew what my preps were and I knew what I was doing. Now, in … Continue reading →

Creating a Classroom Environment Where All Students Succeed Alexis Blum, OWLA Professional Development ChairSpanish Teacher, Wapakoneta High School Welcome back, OWLA! I hope your school year is off to a great start.  One of the most important things for me … Continue reading →

Lesley Chapman, OWLA Advocacy Chair French Teacher, Sycamore High School By now, you have heard that Bowling Green State University has decided to cut its World Language Teacher Training program. I, like many BGSU alumni, am dismayed that not only another … Continue reading →

Megan Helgeson, OWLA Beginning Teacher ChairFrench Teacher, Miamisburg High School When using immersion the first few days of school, there are several guidelines that you should follow when creating your lesson plans. Visit Immersion in Motion for all of the … Continue reading →

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 →