The Tennessee World Language Teaching Association, formerly the Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association, is an organization for all world language educators in the state of Tennessee. Our goal is to promote and advocate for world language education in the state and to provide assistance and resources to those teaching world languages at all levels.
TWLTA's updated constitution - new version
2026 tWlta board of directors
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Kurstin Bush, Nashville State Community College
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Janine Zahuczky, Station Camp HS
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
PAST PRESIDENT: Abigail Simone, Houston HS
SECRETARY: Katie Wimer, Carter HS
APPOINTED POSITIONS
TREASURER: Daniel Paolicchi, Montgomery Bell Academy
CONFERENCE SECRETARY: Kelly Scheetz, Franklin HS
HISTORIAN: Jessica Sexton, Hume-Fogg
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Cécile Lainé, Harpeth Hall
EXHIBITS CHAIR: (currently vacant, contact the Conference Secretary)
WEBMASTER: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
BOARD MEMBERS
2024-2026
Rob Dougherty, Montgomery Bell Academy - Mid Cumberland Rep.
Teresa Floch, Lamplighter Montessori School - Southwest Rep.
Camille C. Hackney, Montgomery Bell Academy - Mid Cumberland Rep.
Marilynn Newman, Shelbyville Central High School - South Central Rep.
Kathy Obrusanszki, Scott High School - East TN Rep.
Yan (Sue) Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School - Mid Cumberland Rep.
2025-2027
Roxanna McCommon, Wright Middle School - Southwest Rep.
Dr. Errol O'Neill, University of Memphis - Southwest Rep.
Katie Wimer, Carter High School - East TN Rep.
Susan Rodriguez, Ed.S., Cleveland High School - Southeast Rep.
2026-2028
Salvador Bartera, University of Tennessee
Kaitlyn Gaskins, Hardin Valley Academy and Cedar Bluff Middle
Past board members can be found by clicking here.
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AATF: Wesley Saylor, Battle Ground Academy
AATG: Jana Engle, Knox County Schools
AATSP: Elizabeth Allen, Harpeth Hall
TCA: Scott Cochran, Siegel High School
TACT: Yan Sue Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
PRESIDENT: Kurstin Bush, Nashville State Community College
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Janine Zahuczky, Station Camp HS
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
PAST PRESIDENT: Abigail Simone, Houston HS
SECRETARY: Katie Wimer, Carter HS
APPOINTED POSITIONS
TREASURER: Daniel Paolicchi, Montgomery Bell Academy
CONFERENCE SECRETARY: Kelly Scheetz, Franklin HS
HISTORIAN: Jessica Sexton, Hume-Fogg
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Cécile Lainé, Harpeth Hall
EXHIBITS CHAIR: (currently vacant, contact the Conference Secretary)
WEBMASTER: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
BOARD MEMBERS
2024-2026
Rob Dougherty, Montgomery Bell Academy - Mid Cumberland Rep.
Teresa Floch, Lamplighter Montessori School - Southwest Rep.
Camille C. Hackney, Montgomery Bell Academy - Mid Cumberland Rep.
Marilynn Newman, Shelbyville Central High School - South Central Rep.
Kathy Obrusanszki, Scott High School - East TN Rep.
Yan (Sue) Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School - Mid Cumberland Rep.
2025-2027
Roxanna McCommon, Wright Middle School - Southwest Rep.
Dr. Errol O'Neill, University of Memphis - Southwest Rep.
Katie Wimer, Carter High School - East TN Rep.
Susan Rodriguez, Ed.S., Cleveland High School - Southeast Rep.
2026-2028
Salvador Bartera, University of Tennessee
Kaitlyn Gaskins, Hardin Valley Academy and Cedar Bluff Middle
Past board members can be found by clicking here.
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AATF: Wesley Saylor, Battle Ground Academy
AATG: Jana Engle, Knox County Schools
AATSP: Elizabeth Allen, Harpeth Hall
TCA: Scott Cochran, Siegel High School
TACT: Yan Sue Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Upcoming Board Meetings:
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (virtual)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (virtual)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Would you like to nominate someone for the TWLTA Board of Directors? If so, please submit names using the form below. All nominees must be TWLTA members in good standing. Candidates for Second Vice-President must have previously served on the Board of Directors, and candidates for the Board of Directors must have been TWLTA members for three of the past four years. Please feel free to submit your own name for consideration if you would like to volunteer to serve!