Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

2025 OFLA Spring Conference: Languages Alive in 2025

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

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Nominations for OFLA Awards

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Shine a spotlight on award-worthy individuals  Kaleigh Baker, OFLA Past-President It is that time of the year again 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 →

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Paying It Forward Through OFLA Leadership 

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Debbie Varga, OFLA President-Elect Spanish Teacher, McKinley Senior High School Over the years, OFLA has been my support system for maintaining my stamina as a world language educator.  I will always be grateful for the camaraderie, friendships, and support I have … Continue reading →

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Your Membership Matters!

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Lucas Hoffman, OFLA Executive TreasurerFrench Teacher, Sylvania Schools As OFLA members, you may not always see the direct impact of your membership dues—but trust me, they do make a difference! I wanted to take a moment to share just how … Continue reading →

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The Power of Presence: Why Attending In-Person Conferences Matters

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Teri Wiechart, OFLA Parliamentarian and Bylaws Chair It’s time to think about the OFLA Annual Conference, Languages Alive in 2025, April 3-5 at Columbus State Community College with Room Blocks in the Canopy and Drury Hotels.  Registration opens in January, … Continue reading →

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One-Year Memberships for Those Who Recently Passed Their RESA

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

One-Year Memberships for Those Who Recently Passed Their RESA Let’s celebrate the newest members of our profession!   Maria Herman, OFLA Membership ChairGerman Teacher, Maumee City Schools Remember when you began teaching?  Everything felt so overwhelming.  For me, even the little … Continue reading →

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How Engaged are You with OFLA?

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Beth Hanlon, OFLA Executive Recorder and Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Oberlin High School Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!  I hope your year started off well!   As a member of the OFLA board, I can tell you that the … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Language Classroom: Mixing It Up with Games

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Nicola Work, OFLA Editor for Electronic Media University of Dayton, Associate Professor of French Do you need to add some easy, fun activities to your language class? Do you have a few minutes to spare at the beginning or the … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Opportunities for OFLA!

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

An Update from your Professional Development Committee Alexis Blum, OFLA Professional Development ChairSpanish Teacher, Wapakoneta High School Welcome back, OFLA! I hope your school year is off to a great start. OFLA has been busy planning some great professional development … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Begins with Your Students

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

JNCL Presents “Elevating Language Learning” Lesley Chapman, OFLA Advocacy ChairFrench Teacher, Sycamore High School As language educators, we all aspire to influence our students’ futures as lifelong language learners, and our strongest language programs begin inside the classroom with the … Continue reading →

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