Category Archives: Executive News

Kaleigh Baker, OFLA President-ElectSpanish Teacher, Butler High School Several months ago I wrote about WHY you should consider joining OFLA and it was so nice to see so much interest from educators throughout the state! After working with the OFLA … Continue reading →

Come win some great prizes while helping your colleagues! Megan Brady, OFLA Executive Vice President Spanish Teacher, Northwest High School Do you remember your first few years of teaching? Maybe you were a rockstar from the get go, or maybe you … Continue reading →

Milton Alan Turner, OFLA Editor of Electronic MediaFrench and Spanish Teacher, Saint Ignatius High School Comedian Keegan-Michael Key created the character of substitute teacher, Mr. Garvey, who constantly mispronounces every student’s name. To make matters even worse, he is completely … Continue reading →

Ideas for Reclaiming Your Personal Time Beth Hanlon, OFLA Executive Recorder and Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Oberlin High School Many years ago, I was in an interview to become a big sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters in my … Continue reading →

Ask what you can do for OFLA!   Maria Herman, OFLA Membership ChairGerman Teacher, Maumee City Schools I’m sure we’re all familiar with the quote from John F. Kennedy that is paraphrased above, but are you aware that OFLA is run … Continue reading →

Mark W. Himmelein, OFLA PresidentProfessor of German, University of Mount Union Although we are already several weeks into the new school year, allow me to welcome all OFLA members back and to extend my best wishes for this academic year … Continue reading →

Megan Brady, OFLA Executive Vice PresidentSpanish Teacher, Northwest High School With more and more newcomers in the US, it seems that our schools are seeing more and more English Language Learners (ELLs) than ever before. In many districts, there is … Continue reading →

Lisa Howie, OFLA Executive Treasurer Spanish Teacher, Smithville High School I thought I would take this opportunity to update you on what has been happening in the Treasurer’s office. When I took over the position last Julyl I had some specific … Continue reading →