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2025 National Language Teacher of the Year Named
Japanese teacher Kei Tsukamaki of Washington state has been named the 2025 National Language Teacher of the Year! The award presentation was held during the 2024 ACTFL Convention & World Languages Expo on Friday, November 22, in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Kei here.
Congratulations Future Educators!
Hailing from 15 home states and planning to teach eight languages other than English, please join us in congratulating the 20 outstanding future educators who join the LCF Teacher Scholarship Program this year!
Save the Date: The application period for this program will reopen in Spring 2025 to high school seniors who aspire to teach a language!
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Carrie: Localization Professional Leading with French & Spanish
Now Globalization Services Manager at Subway, Carrie reflects on how earning a French degree as an undergraduate has shaped her professional pathway and allowed her to do meaningful work that she loves. Hear her advice for current students.
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Nataly: Software Executive Leading with Spanish
Nataly leads a team of localization specialists, project managers, technologists, and others at HubSpot to localize software, websites, and other online experiences. Learn why she believes language skills are a must-have across industries!
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Daniel: Spiritual Advisor & Actor Leading with Mandarin
For Daniel—a pastor, actor, and martial artist based in California—language skills provide opportunities to connect to the community, advance his career, and interact meaningfully across cultures with others who share his passions.
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Allison: Interpreter, Translator & Family Advocate Leading with Spanish
Working for Covington Independent Public Schools in Kentucky, Allison uses Spanish to serve as a liaison between schools and families—interpreting at meetings, translating documents, helping to identify resources, and more!
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Sophie: Security Risk Consultant Leading with Arabic
Currently based in the Middle East, as a Senior Consultant at global risk and strategic consulting firm Control Risks, Sophie uses her language and cultural skills to build relationships and trust with clients and colleagues.
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Kenny: Bilingual Education Assistant Leading With Spanish, French & Portuguese
After spending two decades working abroad, Kenny returned to the United States to pursue a career as a Bilingual Education Assistant & Social Worker. Hear why he continues to seek out opportunities to immerse himself in new languages such as Portuguese.
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