Category Archives: Vol. 54, No. 1 – Fall 2015

AATF News

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

  Lucas Hoffman, AATF-OH President Immersion Weekend 2015 The AATF-Ohio Immersion Weekend celebrated its 12th anniversary this past September. Approximately twenty teachers gathered in beautiful Mohican State Park for a wet end-of-summer weekend. Even though the weather wasn’t super, teachers … Continue reading →

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Camp OFLA 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Camp OFLA 2015 French (F) German (G) Japanese (J) Spanish (S) Lori Winne Chair, Early Language Learning (ELL) Committee, OFLA Monday, June 15, 2015 7:45 Hoppers to hall 2 7:55 Flag Raising Staff 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 Camp mtg. 8:40 Clean … Continue reading →

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OFLA Teacher of the Year (TOY) 2016 Call for Nominations

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Martha E. Castañeda , OFLA President Do you know an outstanding teacher who is deserving to represent Ohio as the 2016 Teacher of the Year? Do you want this deserving teacher to be recognized at the 2016 Central States Conference … Continue reading →

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2016 OFLA Awards

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

2016 OFLA Awards Lucas Hoffman, Sylvania Southview HS, OFLA Awards Chair Please consider nominating a deserving friend or colleague for an OFLA teaching award . As teachers, we serve others without asking for recognition. Recognizing others for their hard work, … Continue reading →

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Message from OFLA Technology Integration Chair

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Dr. Bryan R. Drost, Firelands Local Schools, OFLA Technology Integration Chair On behalf of the Tech Team, I am happy to welcome you to the 2015-2016 school year. We are hoping that you will find our work helpful to you … Continue reading →

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Getting It Right

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

By Carol Eiber, OFLA past president Stow-Munroe Falls High School, retired Several articles with good news have come through my home and languished in a file on my desk for some time now. They are too good not to share … Continue reading →

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ODE Announces Changes to the Resident Educator Program Requirements

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

ODE Announces Changes to the Resident Educator Program Requirements Does this affect a teacher you know? Lesley Chapman French Teacher, Sycamore High School OFLA Beginning Teacher Committee Chair Are you or someone you know a Resident Educator? If so, you … Continue reading →

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How can we develop lessons based on migration in a World Language Classroom?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

How can we develop lessons based on migration in a World Language Classroom? Jonathan Harris Spanish Teacher St. Gabriel Consolidated School, Cincinnati OH Editor for Print Publications and Executive Recorder, OFLA Earlier this summer, I attended a Summer Institute sponsored … Continue reading →

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Self-Advocacy: An Essential 21st Century Skill!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

Self-Advocacy: An Essential 21st Century Skill! Debbie Varga OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy Chair Spanish Teacher Revere High School Richfield, Ohio The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to make sure your “tool kit” is equipped … Continue reading →

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My Amazing Opportunity in Spain!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Cardinal Editor

  Beth Hanlon, Spanish Teacher, Oberlin High School, OFLA Vice President Elect This past April, an email arrived from the OFLA listserv advertising a scholarship to study in Salamanca, Spain. I clicked on the link and found a very easy … Continue reading →

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