Category Archives: Spring 2026

A Heart Full of Gratitude

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Deborah Varga, OWLA President 2025-2026Spanish Teacher, McKinley Senior High School I am writing this article as a letter of appreciation and gratitude for all of you who dedicate yourselves to continual professional development throughout your careers. Additionally, I am so … Continue reading →

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OWLA Election Results

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Nicola Work, OWLA President-ElectAssociate Professor of French, University of Dayton  It’s almost summer (yay!) and another great OWLA year is winding down! After the official approval of our election results and a successful OWLA conference at Ohio Dominican University, it’s … Continue reading →

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ASL Deaf Immersion High School Trip

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Maryland School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University Jane Sevacko, OWLA Executive Vice PresidentIVDL: ASL Instructor, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center The East Central ESC has a program of seven American Sign Language (ASL) teachers who are in person … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect: How Five Ohio Educators are Changing Everything

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Megan Brady, OWLA Immediate Past President and Awards ChairSpanish Teacher, Lake High School Every year, the OWLA gathers to do what world language educators do best—connect, collaborate, and celebrate the power of language to transform lives. This year’s annual OWLA … Continue reading →

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Bridging Generations: How Retired Teachers Can Continue to Help the Profession

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Teri Wiechart, OWLA Parliamentarian & Bylaws ChairRetired, Delphos Jefferson High School Across Ohio, world language programs are facing a challenge we all feel: too few teachers for too many students who deserve access to global learning. Districts are struggling to … Continue reading →

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The Real Value of Language Learning

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Lauren Shaffer, OWLA Executive Recorder & Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Dalton High School When students ask why they should learn another language, what do you say?  For many years, my response focused on the potential for professional advancement: “It … Continue reading →

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Translanguage or Target Language?

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Inviting World Languages to the Translanguaging Table Megan Frate, OWLA Membership ChairSpanish Teacher, Westerville City Schools We all know the golden rule: maintain the target language 90% of the time during instruction. Some teachers take this immersive approach with admirable … Continue reading →

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Spanish Club Ideas with Minimal Prep

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Kaleigh Baker, OWLA Editor for Electronic MediaSpanish Teacher, Covington High School The end of the school year always brings lots to do both professionally and personally, especially if you also have school-aged children in addition to those in your classroom! … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Big and Small Wins in the Classroom

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Alexis Blum, OWLA Professional Development ChairSpanish Teacher, Wapakoneta High School What a year, OWLA! It is hard to believe we are at the end of another school year. Now is the time of year where we, as teachers, try to … Continue reading →

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2026 Scholarships and Raffle Recap

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cardinal Editor

Nicole Hanlon, OWLA Scholarship ChairFrench Teacher, Buckeye Valley Local Schools (Delaware, OH) Our 4th annual conference raffle was a huge success, thanks to the support of all of you who attended! With your help, we raised $1,161.25 for our Beginning … Continue reading →

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