A Year in the Life of a New WL Teacher
Following French teacher Leah Hunt Through Her Second Year of Teaching
Lesley A. Chapman, Sycamore High School French Teacher, OFLA Beginning Teachers Committee Chair
Do you remember your first few years of teaching? Do you remember the exhaustion, the insecurities, and trying to keep your head above water? It’s safe to say that today’s beginning teachers have a lot more on their plates than I ever did when I began my career in the 90s. Between RESA, OTES, SLOs, and keeping up with the state standards, beginning teachers have a lot of balls in the air. Continue reading
Not an English word was spoken as two dozen dedicated French teachers from across Ohio gathered at Mohican State Park, near Loudonville, September 19-21. The convivial immersion weekend began Friday night with the traditional soupe estivale. Highlights included a hike through the woods, rounds of pétanque and a delicious meal à la française with authentic ingredients, wines and cheeses. Teachers enjoyed some of our great state’s nature and beautiful weather as they gathered around the campfire, sharing new technologies, assessments, and discussing a host of educational acronyms including AP, OTES, SLOs, IPAs and more. 
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