Teacher of the Year Archives

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2020

2020 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Amy Malott
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Amanda J Ramirez
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Chin-Sook Pak

2020 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Rising Star: Blandine Baldwin, Lake Central HS
Secondary: Marcet Spahr, Maconaquah High School and Middle School
Collegiate: Kathryn Lauten, IUPUI

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Lane Sorensen, Indiana University
K-8: Laurel French, Plaza Park Int’l Prep Academy
Secondary: Melinda Bowman, Warren Central HS
Collegiate: Sandra Kohler, Indiana State University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Paul Coats, Indiana University
K-8: Amy Malott, Traders Point Christian Academy
Secondary: Cathy Sparks, Valparaiso HS
Collegiate: Chin-Sook Pak, Ball State University

AITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Rising Star: Suzanne Williams, Warren Central HS
Secondary: Amanda J Ramirez, Avon HS
Collegiate: Hiroko Chiba, DePauw University

CLTA-IN: Chinese Language Teacher Association of Indiana

Rising Star: Yi-Fan Lin, Mt. Vernon HS

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Rising Star: Evan Dutmer, Culver Academies
Secondary: Brian Gross, Cathedral HS
Collegiate: Erin Moodie, Purdue University

2019

2019 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Mabel Ramos, Lawrence MS
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Akiko Tsugawa, Chesterton HS
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Ana Bowman, Trine University

2019 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Shannon Swann, University HS
Collegiate: Elise Sureau, Butler University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Andrew Cambron, Batesville HS
Secondary: Candis Carey, Crown Point HS

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Conner McNeely, Southport HS
K-8: Mabel Ramos, Lawrence MS
Secondary: Laura Holloway, Perry Meridian HS
Collegiate: Ana Boman, Trine University

AITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Akiko Tsugawa, Chesterton HS

CLTA-IN: Chinese Language Teacher Association of Indiana

Rising Star: Shumin Fang, Center for Inquiry 2 of IPS
ICC: Indiana Classical Conference
Rising Star: Jennifer Hoit, Seven Oaks Classical School
Secondary: Kelly Williams-Ihlendorf, Bishop Chatard HS
Collegiate: Jeremy Hartnett, Wabash College

2018

2018 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Shalimar Manwani, IPS School 60/Butler Lab School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Secondary: Shu-Chun Tseng, Warsaw Community High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Tatiana Botero, Notre Dame University

2018 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Cheryl Herman, Mishawaka High School
Collegiate: Karen Berrier, Valparaiso University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Ashley Schaefer, Clay City Jr. Sr. High School
K-8: Johnathan Gigler, Fairfield Jr. S. High School
Secondary: Laura O. King, Carmel High School
Collegiate: Melissa Etzler, Butler University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Megan Worcester, Union County High School
K-8: Shalimar Manwani, IPS School 60/Butler Lab School
Secondary: Lindsay Alessandrini, Zionsville Community High School
Collegiate: Tatiana Botero, Notre Dame University

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Rising Star: Clara Keumseon Chi, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities
Secondary: Elizabeth Bays, Columbus North High School

CLTA: Chinese Language Teachers Association

Rising Star: Hangxin Yu, Lincoln Jr. High School
Secondary: Shu-Chun Tseng, Warsaw Community High School
Collegiate: Xiaoqing Liu, Butler University

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Rising Star: Brittany Krowiarz, Cardinal Ritter High School
Secondary: Edward Roe, Herron High School
Collegiate: Christopher Bungard, Butler University

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K‐8: Leslie Phillips, Park Tudor School

2017

2017 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K‐8 Teacher of the Year: Samantha Lewis Perez, Eastwood Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Louisa LaGrotto, MSD Washington Township
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Martine Camblor, Marian University
Overall Winner: Louisa LaGrotto, MSD Washington Township

2017 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Rising Star: Lisa Carroll, Carmel High School
Secondary: Diane Wilson, Bishop Noll Institute
Collegiate: Martine Camblor, Marian University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Joy Nicht, Clay Middle School
Secondary: Nichole Yaconis-Matthews, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Collegiate: Laura Seset, Ball State University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Gabriela Coolidge, Child’s Elementary
Secondary: Louisa LaGrotto, MSD Washington Township
Collegiate: Eduardo Santa Cruz, Hanover Cruz

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Misako Matsubara, Indiana University

CLTA: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Wei-Chun Tsai, Lafayette School Corporation
K-8: Lingyan Shao, International School of Indiana
Secondary: Yichuan Yan, Marion Community Schools

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

Rising Star: Alejandra Baladrán, Landis Elementary
K‐8: Samantha Lewis Perez, Eastwood Middle School

2016

2016 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K‐8 Teacher of the Year: Elizabeth A. McGuire, Jennings County Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Michael Tsugawa, Michigan City High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Wendy Westphal, Marian University
Overall Winner: Wendy Westphal, Marian University

2016 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Rising Star: Sarah Bradley, Brownsburg High School
Secondary: Andrea Yocum, Carmel High School

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Nathan Lorey, Carmel Middle School
Collegiate: Wendy Westphal, Marian University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Sandra Anderson, Fox Hill Elementary School
K‐8: Rae Bosio, Franklin Central High School
Secondary: Laura Elzey, Cardinal Ritter High School
Collegiate: Debra Ames, Valparaiso University

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Michael Tsugawa, Michigan City High School

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Yi-Chun Lin, Logansport High School
Secondary: Jade Jiang, Zionsville High School
Collegiate: Chunmei Guan, Western Kentucky University

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

Rising Star: Megan Contreras, Zionsville West Middle School
K‐8: Elizabeth A. McGuire, Jennings County Middle School

2015

2015 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K‐8 Teacher of the Year: Julie Sours, Goshen Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Lindsay Alessandrini, Zionsville Community Schools
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Rachel Parroquin, University of Notre Dame

2015 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Rising Star: Jordan Nelson, Chesterton High School
Secondary: Nancy Tilka, Lake Central High School

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Charlene Heinzman, Northwestern High School
K‐8: Julie Sours, Goshen Middle School
Secondary: Fran Reigle, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Collegiate: Claudia Grossman, Indiana University‐Purdue University Indianapolis

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Shalimar Manwani, Elwood Community Schools
K‐8: Colleen Lahr, Sycamore School
Secondary: Lindsay Alessandrini, Zionsville High School
Collegiate: Rachel Parroquin, University of Notre Dame

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Hiromi Hollett, Elkhart Central High School

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Shihling Jeanette Chui, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Collegiate: Qing Zhang, Ball State University

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

Rising Star: Stephanie Weaver, Sycamore Elementary School
K‐8: Carmen Sanoguet, Forest Glen Elementary

2014

2014 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Concha Marin, Park Tudor Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Allen Kidd, Muncie Central and Muncie Southside High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Dr. Rosa Tezanos-Pinto, IUPUI

2014 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Ricky Baron, Hobart, Indiana

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Rachel Windell, Oak Hill High School
Secondary: Tara Deppert, Bedford North Lawrence
Collegiate: Jennifer Bjornstad, Valparaiso University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Heather Kleinschmidt, Park Tudor Lower School
K-8: Cheryl Haskel, St. Charles Middle School
Secondary: Nancy Bailey, Franklin Community Schools
Collegiate: Dr. Rosa Tezanos-Pinto, IUPUI

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Allen Kidd, Muncie Central and Muncie Southside High School
Collegiate: Yasui Kuriya, Earlham College

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Shu-Chun Tseng, Warsaw Community High School
K-8: Ye Sun, Jefferson High School
Secondary: Guijuan Niu, Bishop Knoll Institute

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

Rising Star: Austin Dietrich, Paramount School of Excellence
K-8: Concha Marin, Park Tudor Middle School

2013

2013 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

Secondary Teacher of the Year: Kathleen Darnell, Cathedral High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Guohe Zheng, Ball State University
IFLTA Teacher of the Year Representative to Central States: Kathleen Darnell, Cathedral High School

2013 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Kathleen Darnell, Cathedral High School
Collegiate: Becky Brown, Purdue University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Melanie Mello, St. Joseph High School
Secondary: Elizabeth Dix, Penn High School
Collegiate: Susanne Even, Indiana University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Melissa Toceraino Mitra, Bloomington, IN
Secondary: Judi Carlstrand, Franklin Community High School
Collegiate: Rosa Tezanos-Pinto, IUPUI

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Guohe Zheng, Ball State University

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Lin-Yu Yang, Westlane Middle School
Secondary: Wendy Hui Yuan, Zionsville High School

ICC: Latin

Rising Star: Sarah Robertson, Crown Point High School
Collegiate: Antonia Syson, Purdue University

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K-8: Kathleen Mick The Orchard School

2012

2012 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

Secondary Teacher of the Year: Angelika Becker, Carmel High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Keiko Kuriyama, Indiana University

2012 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Rising Star: Elise Beutlich, Chesterton High School
Secondary: Stephen Ohlhaut, West Lafayette High School
Collegiate: Catherine Fraley, University of Evansville

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Amanda Beck, William Henry Harrison High School
Secondary: Angelika Becker, Carmel High School
Collegiate: Troy Byler, Indiana University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portugese

Rising Star: Abigail Steiner, Batchelor Middle School
K-8: Mercedes Muñiz-Peredo, Central Middle School
Secondary: Sheila Young, Park Tudor School
Collegiate: Carrie Clay, Anderson University

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Keiko Kuriyama, Indiana University

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Yichuan Yan, Indianapolis Public Schools
K-8: Sherry Young, International School of Indiana

ICC: Latin

Rising Star: STEPHANIE SYVERSON, Cathedral High School
Secondary: GISLIND PENTECOST, Ph.D., Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities

2011

2011 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Paula Owen, St. Malachy Parish School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Rose Q. Egan, Cathedal High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Dr. Sarah DeMaris, Valaparaiso University

2010

2010 IFLTA Teacher of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Jill Woerner, Pendleton Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Molly Jeon, Bloomington North HIgh School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Dan Alsop, Franklin College

2010 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Kathy Bixler, Floyd Central High School
Collegiate: Annie Bandy, Earlham College

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Candis Carey, Portage High School
Secondary: J. J. Steed, Brownsburg HS

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portugese

Secondary: Doris Webster, North Central High School
Collegiate: Dan Alsop, Franklin College

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Molly Jeon, Bloomington North High School

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

Rising Star: Ming Hui Chu, Reagan Elementary
Secondary: Caroline Lee-Thompson, Park Tudor School

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

Rising Star: Wendy Yuan, Zionsville Community High School
K – 8: Jill Woerner, Pendleton Middle School

2009

Congratulations to the 2009 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Nicci Saari, Eastwood Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Reena Evans, Perry Meridian High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Akiko Kakutani, Earlham College

2009 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Linda Atwood, Crown Point High School
Collegiate: Carol Goss, Valparaiso University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Secondary: Josh Payne, Cathedral High School

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

K – 8: Amy Malott, Traders Point Christian Academy
Secondary: Rosemary Haro, Columbus East High School
Collegiate: Sara Colburn-Alsop, Franklin College

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Akiko Kakutani, Earlham College

ICLASS: Indiana Chinese Language/Culture Association of Secondary and Elementary Schools

K-8: En Ming Heebner, Westlake Middle School
Secondary: Reena Evans, Perry Meridian High School

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languges

K – 8: Nicci Saari, Eastwood Middle School

2008

2008 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Patricia Hanna, Sycamore School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Andrew Goodwin, Covenant Christian High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Dr. Christopher Luke, Ball State University

2008 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Paula Callaway, Michigan City High School
Collegiate: Karen Berrier, Valparaiso University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Secondary: Martha Finneran, Pike High School
Collegiate: John Sundquist, Purdue University

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

K – 8: Patricia Hanna, Sycamore School
Secondary: Andrew Goodwin, Covenant Christian High School
Collegiate: Christopher Luke, Ball State University

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Lisa Berkson, Warren Central High School

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Secondary: Julie Grebe, Mount Vernon High School

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K – 8: Janet Holzer, Eastwood Middle School

2007

2007 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Kathy Hollander, Sycamore School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Denise Joseph, Roncalli High School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Nancy Newton, IUPUI

2007 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Secondary: Denise Joseph, Roncalli High School
Collegiate: Timothy Tomasik, Valparaiso University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

K – 8: Randy Studt, West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School
Secondary: Kim Warner, Tipton High School
Collegiate: Hannelore Weber, University of Notre Dame

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

K – 8: Kathy Hollander, Sycamore School
Secondary: Stephanie Reinert, Crawfordsville High School
Collegiate: Nancy Newton, IUPUI

AAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Lisa Berkson, Warren Central High School

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Secondary: Josephine C. Stucky, Bedford North Lawrence High School
Collegiate: David Banta, Hanover College

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K – 8: Amy Malott, Trader Point Christian Academy

2006

2006 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Claudia Nole, Park Tudor School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Mary Ellen Wright, Bishop Dwenger HS
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Lisa Calvin, Indiana State U

2006 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

K-8: Patricia Biberstein, St. Richard’s School
Secondary: Anne Marie McClung, Jay County HS
Collegiate: Ellen Sexauer, U of Indianapolis

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

K – 8: Beth Moller-Tank, Zionsville
Secondary: Janet Voelz, Hauser J/S HS, Hope
Collegiate: Margaret Hampton, Earlham College

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

K – 8: Claudia Nole, Park Tudor School
Secondary: Mary Ellen Wright, Bishop Dwenger HS
Collegiate: Lisa Calvin, Indiana State UAAITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

AITJ: Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Sadatoshi Tomizawa, Ball State U

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Secondary: Mary Steppe, Terre Haute S HS
Collegiate: Mike Dixon, U of Southern IN and Martha Payne, Ball State U

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K – 8: Loïc André, St. Richard’s School

2005

2005 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Angelika Becker, West Lafayette J/S HS
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Janice Wheater-Cowen, West Lafayette J/S HS
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Thomas F. Broden, Purdue University

2005 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

K-8: Michelle Fife, Belzer MS
Secondary: Ruth Ann Price, Crown Point HS
Collegiate: Thomas F. Broden, Purdue University

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

K – 8: Angelika Becker, West Lafayette J/S HS
Secondary: Gislind Pentecost, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

K – 8: Nicci Saari, Eastwood MS
Secondary: Janice Wheater-Cowen, West Lafayette J/S HS
Collegiate: Herbert J. Brandt, IUPUI

AITJ: Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese

Secondary: Sachiko Kawakubo, Fayette County School Corporation

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Collegiate: Marilyn Bisch, Indiana State University

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K – 8: Mary Louise Cardwell, St. Richard’s School

2004

2004 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Pamela Valdes, Christel House Academy
Secondary Teacher of the Year: David Malcom, Park Tudor School
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Yasudo Ito Watt, Indiana University

2004 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

K-8: Janet Holzer, Eastwood MS
Secondary: Amy Berry, Greencastle HS

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Secondary: Hank Schwabb, North Central HS

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

K – 8: Pamela Valdes, Christel House Academy
Secondary: David Malcom, Park Tudor School
Collegiate: Robert Fritz, Ball State University

AITJ: Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Yasudo Ito Watt, Indiana University

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Secondary: Tom Davis, Lawrence Central
Collegiate: Robert Sutter, IUPUI

IN-NELL: Indiana Chapter of the National Network for Early Languages

K – 8: Kathy White, The Orchard School

2003

2003 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K - 8 Teacher of the Year: Louisa Altham Lagrotto, Westlane MS
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Michael J. Peterson, Harrison HS and Mc Cutcheon HS
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Barbara Schnuttgen Jurasek, Earlham College

2003 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French