Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Help Camp OFLA 2025 Grow: Share with Your Students and Families!

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Jesse Baum, Camp OFLA Program Director Camp OFLA 2025 launches on June 8—and we’re asking for your help to make our 20th year of language learning the best one yet! Camp OFLA is a residential world language camp for students … Continue reading →

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Solid Roots

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Building a Strong Curriculum Around ACTFL and the AAPPL Chris Lemon, Northmont High School, World Languages Department Chair How do you juggle the many aspects of your courses? We all want the best for our students, making them feel and … Continue reading →

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AI for Speaking Practice

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

The Promise (and Limitations) of AI-Powered Voice Chatbots for Language Learning Kyle Young, Upper School French Teacher, Hathaway Brown School It was such a pleasure to participate in this year’s Spring Conference in Columbus. I especially enjoyed the discussions about … Continue reading →

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Taste, Collaborate, Learn, Celebrate: World Languages Come Alive in 2025!

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Megan Brady, OFLA President 2024-2025Spanish Teacher, Northwest High School It’s February already?! The past year has been remarkable for our organization. Our Leadership Academy continues to flourish, with cohorts of passionate educators developing their skills and preparing to guide our … Continue reading →

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2025 OFLA Spring Conference: Languages Alive in 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Find more information here: https://ofla.wildapricot.org

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OFLA Awards and Teacher of the Year

Posted on February 16, 2025 by 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 →

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2nd Semester Renewal Fuel

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

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 →

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Why Learn Another Language

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

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 →

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In Loving Memory: Dr. Martha Castenada

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

The family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Martha Castaneda will gather on Saturday, February 15, at 11 a.m. to honor her remarkable life and legacy at a Celebration of Life at Kumler Chapel on the Miami University campus in Oxford, … Continue reading →

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Winter Blues? Try Some “Brain Breaks” with Your Students!

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

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 →

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