Teacher of the Year Archives

2024

2024 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8

Jennifer Brandt

Plaza Park International Prep Academy

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Secondary

Jen Hasler Troutman

Westfield High School

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Collegiate

Juan Pablo Rodríguez Prieto

Butler University

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2024 Teacher of the Year

Juan Pablo Rodríguez Prieto

Butler University

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2023

2023 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8

Nicole Carney

Eastwood Middle School

Secondary

Chunmei Guan

Logansport High School

Collegiate

Yingling Bao

IU Bloomington

2023 Teacher of the Year

Chunmei Guan

Logansport High School

2022

2022 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Wei-Chun Tsai
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Amanda Beck
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Kazumi Matsumoto Cantrell

2022 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: McKenya Dilworth, 21st Century Charter High School
K-8: Nathan Lorey, Carmel Middle School
Secondary: Amanda Beck, Harrison High School
Collegiate: Nichole Neuman, IUPUI

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Brandon Fitzsimmons, Sycamore School
K-8: Gabriela Coolidge, Childs Elementary (MSSCS)
Secondary: Mercedes Muñiz-Peredo, University High School
Collegiate: Julia C. Baumgardt, Marian University

AITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Kazumi Matsumoto Cantrell, Ball State University

CLTA-IN: Chinese Language Teacher Association of Indiana

K-8: Wei-Chun Tsai, Edgelea Elementary School & Sunnyside Intermediate school
Secondary: Ye Sun, Lafayette Jefferson High School

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Secondary: Ashley Brewer, Culver Academies
Collegiate: Elizabeth Mercier, Purdue University

GLAT

Secondary: Ronetta Bough, North Daviess Jr.-Sr. High School

2021

2021 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

K-8 Teacher of the Year: Elizabeth McGuire
Secondary Teacher of the Year: JJ Epperson
Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Liu Li

2021 Constituent Organization Nominees for Indiana World Language Teachers of the Year

AATF-Indiana: American Association of Teachers of French

Rising Star: Leila El-Murr, American International School of Kuwait

AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

Rising Star: Justin Martinson, Chesterton HS

AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Rising Star: Ricardo Martins, Indiana University
K-8: Elizabeth McGuire
Secondary: JJ Epperson, Harrison HS

AITJ: American Association of Teachers of Japanese

Collegiate: Yasumasa Shigenaga, Earlham College

CLTA-IN: Chinese Language Teacher Association of Indiana

Rising Star: Chunjing Wang, Center for Inquiry 70
Secondary: Yi-Chun LeFaure, Logansport HS
Collegiate: Liu Li, Ball State University

ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

Secondary: Megan Beckman, Homestead HS
Collegiate: Lynne Kvapil, Butler University

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