Vermont Foreign Language associationVFLA Distinguished Teacher Award
Each year the Vermont Foreign Language Association honors an outstanding world language teacher in the state. The Distinguished Teacher Award is presented to a 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
The awarded teacher 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.
We will announce the recipient of the VFLA Distinguished Teacher Award at our annual conference on
March 27th, 2021.
To nominate a teacher fill up this form before March 12th
Congratulations to Maureen Davis
2020 VFLA Distinguished Teacher
Past recipients of the VFLA Distinguished Teacher Award
- 2019: Allison Litten, French teacher, Marion Cross School, Hartford, VT.
- 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