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Ashley: IT Program Manager Leading with German
From managing complex projects across global teams to honing her negotiation skills, Ashley can attest that language skills are a major asset for those working in international business. Hear more about her experience working and living in Germany.
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Rebecca: South Carolina Teacher Evaluator and Mentor
Rebecca finds language teaching to be a calling—a way to help students open doors and plant seeds for their future. Read more about her experiences teaching language and culture!
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Sandra: Community Outreach Manager Leading with Spanish
Sandra, a heritage speaker of Spanish, credits her parents for instilling the importance of multilingualism, a skill which has helped her grow professionally and now enables her to assist others in accessing higher education through the nonprofit Mamás Unidas Little Rock.
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Kalady: Admissions Director Leading with Hindi and Bangla
Meet Kalady, a Wisconsin native whose language skills have propelled a global career in philanthropy and business. Discover how her language journey with Hindi and Bangla unlocked unexpected opportunities, from navigating cultural nuances to shaping professional success!
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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.
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5 Questions for a Penn English Language Program Student
Naor Oshaya grew up speaking Hebrew while living in Netanya, Israel. Aspiring to eventually work in Investment Banking or Project Management, he knew that additional language skills were worth having. Read more about his experience with the University of Pennsylvania English Language Program!
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Chloe: Sustainable Tourism Consultant Leading with Bahasa Indonesia and Spanish
As a Sustainable Tourism Consultant and PhD Researcher, Chloe leverages her Bahasa Indonesia and Spanish skills to drive impactful marine conservation efforts through sustainable tourism development. Discover how her passion for the Indonesian language opened doors to unexpected adventures and deep cultural connections.
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Project ATOL Awarded $50K to Support Rural Language Teachers
The Small Town and Rural Language Teachers nonprofit organization is thrilled to announce the receipt of $50,000 from the R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation to fund the Project to Advance Teachers of Languages (Project ATOL), which aims to support world language teachers across the state of Georgia.
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ACTFL and LCF Celebrate Achievement in Language Education
ACTFL and the Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the ACTFL & Language Connects Foundation Professional Awards, an annual program recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of language education.
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Serena: Dual Language Educator in Maryland
Serena shares her inspiring journey as a bilingual educator, from navigating ice cream misunderstandings to empowering students through the beauty of language!
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- Educator Profiles