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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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Erduan: English Teacher in Taiwan

Ed, an ESOL educator from Florida, grew up bilingual. Read more about how his background motivates him to help students unlock their own bilingual superpowers.

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Maya: Secondary School French Teacher in Australia

Having grown up speaking Japanese & Serbian at home, Maya now teaches French at a secondary school in Melbourne, Australia. Learn what inspired her to transition into a teaching career and her advice for aspiring educators.

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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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