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Stephanie: Police Officer Leading with English and Farsi
As a Second Lieutenant with the Fairfax County Police Department, Stephanie relies on language and cultural skills to supervise the Language Skills Support Unit and the Office of Data Analytics & Strategic Initiatives. The Department currently offers language proficiency stipends to speakers of 24 world languages.
Congratulations Future Educators!
Hailing from 14 home states and planning to teach seven languages other than English, please join us in congratulating our largest incoming class to date: 20 outstanding future educators who join the Lead with Languages Teacher Scholarship Program this fall!
Know a future language teacher who's currently a high school senior? The call for applications will reopen in Spring 2024.
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My First Experience Teaching Arabic
Cody is preparing for a future career as a language educator. In this post, hear reflections from his first teaching experience at the front of the classroom, including favorite moments and how this role reaffirmed his dream to teach.
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5 Questions for a Future Spanish Educator
Loyola University Maryland student Patrick is double majoring in Spanish and Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness. Learn about some of the places his language skills have taken him so far and what motivates him to want to become an educator in the future!
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5 Questions for an Ohio Student of Arabic
The Ohio State University student Isabella is an aspiring diplomat and learner of Arabic. Read about her journey with Arabic and why she chose this language!
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5 Questions for a Future Entrepreneur Learning Mandarin
After studying Mandarin Chinese for years, University of Memphis graduate Carly is looking to start a business to help others in their language journeys. Learn about her experiences studying and working abroad in China!
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5 Questions for a Language Learner on Embracing the Journey
A high school senior from Massachusetts who grew up speaking four languages, Hasnain is no stranger to language learning! Hear what's motivating this future neurosurgeon to learn French.
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5 Questions for a Future Neuroscientist Learning French & German
High school senior and aspiring neuroscientist Caroline is exploring the world through French and German. Read how these languages have deepened her understanding of English and learn about her upcoming exchange to Switzerland!
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- Student Voices,
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5 Questions for a Future Aerospace Engineer Learning French
Incoming MIT student and future aerospace engineer Caitlin is bringing French into her everyday life and hopes to reconnect with her Chinese roots. Hear why she fell in love with French!
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5 Questions for an Arizona Student of Arabic
Arizona State University Chemistry PhD candidate Charlotte has long been involved in learning and sharing about the Arabic language and culture. Hear about the language fair she helped organize and why she is so devoted to Arabic.
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5 Questions for a Future Scientific Researcher Learning English, Turkish & French
Massachusetts high school senior Dilara is building on her experience learning Turkish and French to empower other women seeking to participate in exchange programs abroad. Read about her efforts and also her exchange program in Switzerland!
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- Student Voices,
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