Vermont Foreign Language associationEach year the Vermont Foreign Language Association seeks to honor an outstanding world language teacher in the state. We will announce the winner of the VFLA Distinguished Teacher Award at the annual conference on March 13, 2020 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier, VT. The winner can then elect to submit a portfolio for the NECTFL Teacher of the Year. Principals, teachers, parents, or community members are invited to nominate a teacher for the VFLA Distinguished Teacher Award.
The VFLA presents the Distinguished Teacher Award to a foreign language teacher who:
- is innovative and creative in the classroom
- reflects on his/her practice and strives for professional growth
- inspires and encourages students to become active global citizens
- shares expertise with colleagues
- exceeds professional expectations
Please fill out this form on or before February 1st, 2020.
Distinguished Teacher Nomination Form
If you have any additional questions, please contact Ginny Memoe: gmemoe@cvsdvt.org
Congratulations to Allison Litten,
recipient of the 2019 VFLA Distinguished Teacher Award
Allison Litten, the French teacher at teaches French at Marion Cross School, in Hartford, VT.
Learn more about Mme. Litten at http://www.cicanteach.com/
Past recipients of the VFLA Distinguished Teacher Award
- 2018: Jori Jacobeit, French teacher, Mt. Abraham Union High School.
- 2017: Patricia Alonzo, Spanish teacher, Rutland Union High School.
- 2014: Dana Brettell, Spanish teacher, The Ford Academy