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The Language Classroom: Everything You Imagine, and More
First-year high school Spanish teacher and Future Teacher Scholarship Program alumna Aleksandra shares reflections on why she became an educator, the rewarding challenge of working with high school students, and the joys of the language classroom.
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The Language Classroom: Everything You Imagine, and More
First-year high school Spanish teacher and Future Teacher Scholarship Program alumna Aleksandra shares reflections on why she became an educator, the rewarding challenge of working with high school students, and the joys of the language classroom.
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- Testimonial Interviews,
- Future Educator Stories
Pablo: Entertainment Localization Professional Leading Across Languages
Growing up in Spain, it was Pablo's English skills that initially opened doors to a future career, world travels, and more. Learn how a love for languages has shaped his life in ways he hadn't imagined, and explore his advice for current language learners.
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- Professional Profiles
What I Learned About Preserving Family Languages
From setting realistic expectations for your child's language development to finding your village, and beyond, Masha Rumer shares tips and advice for fellow bilingual parents.
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- Testimonial Interviews
Jack: Cybersecurity Consultant Leading with Azerbaijani & Spanish
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) alumnus Jack studied abroad in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belize before beginning his current professional role at Palo Alto Networks. Learn how his language acquisition skills have boosted his career in surprising ways.
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- Professional Profiles
Robby: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Leading with Spanish
Language learning has shaped Robby's life and career—opening doors to new ways to serve the patients he works with, and even shaping the music he listens to and the food he eats! Read more about some of the many opportunities available to multilinguals in the healthcare field.
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- Professional Profiles
Liz: Instructional Coach for School Leaders
Bilingual educator Liz transforms challenges from her own school years into inspiration. From teaching bilingual Kindergarten to supporting educators with tools for equitable classrooms, Liz uplifts English Learners by celebrating their cultural identities. Read her story!
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- Educator Profiles
Alexandra: Assistant Professor of Medical Education Leading with Spanish
Alexandra uses her bilingual skills to bridge gaps in healthcare—increasing her patients' level of comfort, trust, and improving overall outcomes. Read her story here!
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- Professional Profiles
Sara: Bilingual Assistant Principal in Washington, D.C.
As an assistant principal, Sara strongly believes in supporting multilanguage students. Read more about her advice to new language educators.
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- Educator Profiles
5 Questions for an Interactive Media Arts Major in Shanghai
A speaker of English, Mandarin Chinese, Chinese Sign Language, French, Spanish, Thai, and a learner of Korean, Sophia is a recent graduate of NYU Shanghai and looks forward to continuing language learning for the rest of her life.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews