Category Archives: Fall 2018

2019 OFLA Awards: Let’s Recognize Ohio’s World Language Teachers!

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Beth Hanlon, OFLA Awards Chair Spanish Teacher, Oberlin High School Ohio is full of amazing world language teacher who deserve recognition! I am sure you do not need to look far in your school building, your district, or your group … Continue reading →

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Important Legislative Changes: Elementary Licensure and PBIS Training

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Barbara A. Sposet, Ph.D. Chair, Teacher Education & Licensure Committee Baldwin Wallace University “The Only Constant is Change” – Heraclitus, Greek philosopher Changes affecting both EPP’s (Education Preparation Providers or Teacher Education Programs) and in-service teachers were announced in late … Continue reading →

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AATG OHIO FALL CONFERENCE 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Julie Schonauer, New Philadelphia High School/AATG Ohio President, EINLADUNG Werte KollegInnen! Eure Ohio AATG lädt alle Mitglieder und Interessenten zu einem eintägigen Treffen mit dem Thema Entdeckungsreise deutscher Wurzeln in Ohio im Herbst herzlich ein. Wir möchten euch bitten, den … Continue reading →

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Mary Townsend, ODE Master Teacher, French Teacher, Kettering Fairmont High School

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

KETTERING FRENCH TEACHER WINS NATIONAL AWARD Mary Townsend, ODE Master Teacher, French Teacher, Kettering Fairmont High School Mary Townsend, French teacher at Kettering Fairmont High School, was recently named recipient of the Valette / American Association of Teachers of French … Continue reading →

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AROUND THE STATE

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education We would like to begin by welcoming everyone back for the 2018-2019 academic year. It’s shaping up to be an important year for world language educators here in … Continue reading →

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Hello again, Beginning Teacher (and Veteran Teacher) Tribe!

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Nicole Hanlon, OFLA Beginning Teachers Chair French Teacher, Buckeye Valley High School Fall is officially upon us! With the changing in the colors of the leaves and the arrival of boots, scarves, and cooler weather comes the season of DEVOLSON. … Continue reading →

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BACK IN THE GROOVE: Autumn PD Updates

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Holly Haputa, Professional Development Chair, Spanish Teacher, Avon Lake High School I hope you’ve had a smooth start to the year and have implemented something you took away from the Spring conference in Cleveland or one of our four 2018 … Continue reading →

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CALL REVIEW: LYRICS TRAINING, FORVO, EDPUZZLE, & QUIZLET

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Derek Braun, OFLA/TESOL Liaison, Columbus City Schools, ELL Science Teacher Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) can be an excellent tool for any language teacher. It enables students to continue lessons outside of the classroom and can increase engagement by providing … Continue reading →

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Tips to Advocate for Languages in your Building

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

By Angela Gardner, OFLA PR and Advocacy Committee Chairperson, Spanish Teacher, Ross High School With a new school year already underway, language educators can start gearing up their program recruitment and advocacy efforts early on to maximize their reach. If … Continue reading →

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Germany Reflection

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Staley Heiby High School Student, OFLA Scholarship Winner (photos submitted by the author have parental permission)   My trip to Heidenheim, Germany was the experience of a lifetime. I was so fascinated by the workings of another culture. If there’s … Continue reading →

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