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Yoshito: Multilingual Educator & Author
After growing up multilingual in Japanese and French, and later learning English and Spanish, Yoshito began writing books for pre-teens and teens to help them celebrate their multilingualism without hesitation. In this profile, he shares more about the importance of celebrating all parts of your identity.
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Yuqi: Mandarin Chinese Teacher in Utah
A Mandarin Chinese teacher originally from China, Yuqi shares what makes teaching a language worth it—from "aha" moments to seeing your students become global citizens.
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Elena: World Language Educator, Teacher Trainer & Language Assessment Specialist
Elena teaches German, Russian & English, and she is learning French. Explore her advice for aspiring teachers and what teaching a language means to her.
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Antonio: Spanish Teacher and Proficiency Test Rater
Antonio teaches Spanish at Western Ablemarle High School in Virginia. Learn what inspired him to join the profession and how he uses his Spanish outside of the classroom as a volunteer.
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Alaa: High School Arabic Teacher
Alaa teaches Arabic at Jonesboro High School in Georgia. Learn what inspired him to join the profession and what keeps him passionate about teaching!
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Sara: 4th Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Sara is a 4th grade exchange teacher at the International School of Louisiana. As part of our series of Educator Profiles, learn what teaching a language means to her and what keeps her motivated.
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Justin: Head of Mandarin at an International School
Justin shares that languages have played a pivotal role in opening his eyes to the world and fostering a growth mindset. Read his tips for aspiring or early-career language educators.
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Sonia: 4th Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Sonia teaches Spanish, as well as science and social studies in Spanish, at the International School of Louisiana in New Orleans. The first in our series of Educator Profiles, learn what inspired her to join the profession and the words of affirmation she encourages her students to say each day.
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