Category Archives: Uncategorized

Making Progress One Step at a Time

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Barbara A. Sposet, Ph.D., OFLA Teacher Education & Licensure Committee Chair Baldwin Wallace University As we conclude national Teacher Appreciation Week, there are several local and national events of note that have taken place over the first half of 2018 … Continue reading →

Posted in Committee News, Summer 2018, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

AATG Updates

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Dennis Boyd, AATG Ohio Treasurer/AATG Ohio Liaison to OFLA German Teacher, Brunswick High School AATG OHIO SPRING MEETING 2018 The AATG Ohio Spring meeting was held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the OFLA Conference in Cleveland. Jeff Moore of … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, Summer 2018, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Book Review: Fluent Forever

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Derek Braun, TESOL/OFLA Liaison Columbus City Schools, ELL Science Teacher Wyner, G. (2014). Fluent forever: How to learn any language fast and never forget it. The book entitled Fluent Forever is a great resource for anyone involved in the field … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, General, Summer 2018, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Successful Student Travel Tips

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Lindsay Dollinger, Buckeye Chapter AATSP President Spanish Teacher, Jonathan Alder High School I am 10 days from leading my fifth student trip overseas, this time back to Spain with a group of 20 eager, anxious, and seemingly prepared students. Often colleagues and … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, Summer 2018, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The 2018 OFLA Conference…Are you ready?

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Beth Hanlon, 2017-2018 OFLA President Spanish Teacher, Oberlin High School The 2018 OFLA conference is taking shape and it is incredible to watch it all come together! The OFLA board is very excited to provide this professional development opportunity for … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference, Executive News, Letter from the President, Uncategorized, Winter 2018 | Leave a comment

Upcoming Events

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Milton Alan Turner, President Elect French and Spanish Teacher, Saint Ignatius High School 2018 OFLA Elections After working with the OFLA Nominations Committee, we will soon present the members that will be running for OFLA Board positions during the upcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive News, General, Opportunities, Uncategorized, Winter 2018 | Leave a comment

The Columbus Museum of Art Provides Inspiration to Ohio’s French Teachers and Students

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Lesley Chapman, Executive Vice President French Teacher, Sycamore High School I don’t know about you, but I am often on the lookout for meaningful, worthwhile cultural experiences for my students. I’m not much of a fan of going on a field … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Winter 2018 | Leave a comment

AU SECOURS! Translation: HELP!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Julie Frye, OFLA Membership Chair Lexington High School French Teacher This may be repetitive, and I seem to make a similar plea each year in September and January, and maybe even a third time as the annual OFLA Conference approaches! … Continue reading →

Posted in Membership, Uncategorized, Winter 2018 | Leave a comment

Why Write an Article for The Cardinal

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Jonathan Harris Executive Recorder and Editor of the Cardinal, OFLA Spanish Teacher, St. Gabriel Consolidated School, Cincinnati, Ohio “The art or craft of writing is a clumsy attempt to find symbols for the wordlessness,” said award-winning author John Steinbeck when … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardinal, Uncategorized, Winter 2018 | Leave a comment

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Reflections from ACTFL

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cardinal Editor

Dina Marsala, OFLA Editor of Electronic Media French Teacher, Avon Lake City Schools This past November I had the opportunity to attend my first ACTFL Convention in Nashville. Visiting Nashville was a dream come true with the live bands, country … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Winter 2018 | Leave a comment