Pacific Northwest Council for Languages - PNCFL

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The 2026 PNCFL’s 2026 ToY Sandbox Learning Series continues June 24 at 1-2 Pacific with Washington’s Mary Ho**er! Join Mary and your colleagues to recap the 25-26 school year.
Details and registration are in our bio and on the PNCFL Events webpage.

https://pncfl.wordpress.com/virtual-workshops/ - Session titles & times
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pncflsummer2026 - Registration
If yours has started, HAPPY SUMMER BREAK!
If not: HANG IN THERE!

Join the 2026 State Teachers of the Year, past Teachers of the Year, and PNCFL Leaders for a series of ten online workshops to support you before the school year.

* All sessions and materials will be recorded and available to paid registrants for later viewing.
* University credit will be available for an additional $100.
* WASHINGTON State teachers may earn 1 Free Clock Hour per webinar. Contact WAFLT to register BEFORE you attend. Sorry, no post session clock hour registration is available.
COFLTWAFLT - Washington Association for Language TeachingIdaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture AFLA - Alaskans for Language Acquisition

Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in World Language Education (K–12), honoring educators who inspire, lead, and advocate for excellence in language education.

Submit nominations by 5 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026: https://www.actfl.org/career-development/actfl-awards/actfl-professional-awards/steiner

Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pncflsummer2026
May 30th - 9:00 Pacific
Join PNCFL's 2016 Teacher of the Year and 2017 ACTFL ToY finalist, Michele Whaley for the FIRST webinar of our Summer Learning Series: Connecting Without Chaos

Bio: Michele teaches post-secondary Russian and lower-school Spanish in Alaska.

Sharing this information that may be of interest to Spanish teachers!

Spanish Resources Educating for Sustainability | Sustainability Amb Thursday August 20, 9:00-12:00 Zoom For Spanish teachers 6-12 3 STEM Clock Hours $200 Stipend for Application Plan

Congratulations, Catherine!

Celebrating Teacher Leaders – World Affairs Council Seattle

It cannot be repeated enough: Educators are at the heart of society. Language educators bring the world to their learners not only through language, but art, music, history, intercultural discovery, inquiry, and so much more.

May can be a unique month, but please know that PNCFL recognizes ALL that you do. Whether it's the quiet granola bar to a hungry student, a recommendation letter for a study abroad opportunity, a new perspective on a product or practice, or a safe place for all students.

Wishing you a joyful Teacher Appreciation Week!

PNCFL celebrates our 2026 Awardees! Professional awards celebrates the efforts, successes, and leadership in our and around the language education profession.
Please join us in the comments to congratulate these awardees. Then: Nominate a colleague or YOURSELF! https://pncfl.wordpress.com/awards-and-grants-2/
🌟Vista Higher Learning Pre-K-12Future Language Educator Scholarships
- High School: Ilse Schulze
- Post Secondary: Kenna Sandler

🌟Lauren Kiolet Scholarship: Tia Ruh (Montana)

🌟 Outstanding Contributions to the Teaching of World Languages in the Pacific Northwest
- Olga Shatalova (Montana)
- Renee Fritzen (Wyoming) Wyoming Department of Education

🌟 PNCFL Friends of Languages Award
- Why Learn Languages
- Ann Swann World Language Initiative (Montana)

🌟 Ray Verzasconi Northwest Postsecondary Language Educator of the Year
- Dr. Paúl Gomez - Montana State University Montana State University
- Dr. Sandra Terra - Linfield University Linfield University

A warm WELCOME to 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Ying Jin from Cupertino High School and 2018 ACTFL Teacher of the Year🤩

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