Teacher of the Year Archives

2021


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

  • Secondary: Martha Layton, North Vigo

  • Collegiate: Randa Duvick, Valparaiso University


AATG: American Association of Teachers of German

  • Secondary: Nancy Overman Johnson, Center Grove HS

  • Collegiate: Barbara Schnuttgen Jurasek, Earlham College


AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

  • K – 8: Louisa Altham Lagrotto, Westlane MS

  • Secondary: Dr. Shirley Yancy Kloepfer, Madison Consolidated HS

  • Collegiate: Maria Luque-Eckrich, DePaw University


AITJ: Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese

  • Secondary: Michael J. Peterson, Harrison HS and McCutcheon HS


ICC: Indiana Classical Conference

  • Secondary: Jeremy Walker, Crown Point HS


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

  • K – 8: Pamela Valdes, Christel House Academy

2002

2002 IFLTA Teachers of the Year

  • K - 8 Teacher of the Year: Barbara deGotari, Craig Middle School

  • Secondary Teacher of the Year: Cheryl Rich, Lawrence Central High School

  • Collegiate Teacher of the Year: Lathrop Johnson, Ball State University