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Letter from the President
Richard Emch, North Royalton High School, OFLA President 2014-2015 Each school year often brings new challenges to the evolving landscape of foreign language teaching and learning. As we navigate some uncertain waters, I have found that a professional association, such … Continue reading
Awards
OFLA Awards Call for Nominations Martha E. Castañeda, OFLA President Elect Do you know an outstanding teacher or administrator who is deserving of recognition from OFLA for their “above and beyond” contribution to the world language community in Ohio and … Continue reading
Board Elections —Would You Like to be a Part of It All?
Teri Wiechart, OFLA Past President Being on the OFLA board is a wonderful, collegial experience. It is a Professional Learning Community like no other. The slate for the February election is nearly complete. Soon we will be publishing information about … Continue reading
Why OFLA is Worth It!
Milton Alan Turner, Saint Ignatius High School, OFLA Executive Treasurer At a cost of less than $4 a month, OFLA membership is a great bargain! Being a member of OFLA allows you to keep informed about changes in our profession … Continue reading
Membership
People, People Who Need People… …Are the luckiest people in the World Language teaching profession Julie Frye, Lexington High School French, OFLA Membership Chair Do I have you singing yet? I used to work in another organization that met weekly … Continue reading
Letter from the President
Teri Wiechart, OFLA President 2013-2014 As the school year winds down, it is always a good time to reflect on the past year and to plan for the next. This is true for classrooms and for OFLA. The OFLA Board, … Continue reading
Posted in Executive News, Vol. 52, No. 3 - Spring 2014
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What a Conference! What a Fun-filled Friday Evening!
Award Recipients Honored Before Dancing Began Roz Terek, Immediate Past President French Teacher, Poland Seminary High School All who attended this year’s conference will agree, I am certain, that we spent an amazing three days together! As the executive officers … Continue reading
Advocacy
Have a Great Summer and Stay Connected Reminders from Sarah Sarah Shackelford, Advocacy Chair One of the best teachers I know recently remarked that the most powerful counsel he could give to any teacher is to continually invest in your … Continue reading
Professional Development Corner
OFLA Professional Development Martha Pero, Hudson City Schools, Professional Development Chair Look for future PD from both OFLA and ODE! We are working together to bring you the best professional development program covering all of your needs! Kathy Shelton has … Continue reading
Membership
It’s So Easy! Julie Frye, Lexington HS/OFLA Membership Chair; OFLA Technology Committee; French Teacher According to the new by-laws, voted on and accepted by you, the voting members, we have streamlined the process for joining OFLA and/or renewing your membership.
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