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
2023 tWlta board of directors
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Phillip Easterly, Jefferson Co. HS
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Abigail Simone, Houston HS
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Kurstin Bush, Nashville State Community College
PAST PRESIDENT: Raluca Negrisanu, ETSU
SECRETARY: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
APPOINTED POSITIONS
TREASURER: Daniel Paolicchi, Montgomery Bell Academy
CONFERENCE SECRETARY: Betsy Taylor, Battle Ground Academy
HISTORIAN: Jessica Sexton, Hume-Fogg
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Cécile Lainé, Harpeth Hall
EXHIBITS CHAIR: Allison Maldonado, Farragut High School
WEBMASTER: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
BOARD MEMBERS
2022 - 2024
Scott Cochran, Siegel High School
Lindsey McEwen, Franklin High School
Jerry Gonzalez, Briarcrest Christian School
Tim Russell, Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School
2023-2025
Stephanie Barczak Altman, Arlington HS
Kristi Caux, Maryville MS and HS
Darlene Davenport, WLS Knox Co Schools
Mary Kroeger, MLK Academic Magnet
Laura Medina-Mendoza, Central HS
Dottianne Pitzer, McGavock HS
Tiffany Hernandez Wilson, McMinn Central HS
2024-2026
Rob Dougherty, Montgomery Bell Academy
Teresa Floch, Lamplighter Montessori School
Camille C. Hackney, Montgomery Bell Academy
Marilynn Newman, Shelbyville Central High School
Kathy Obrusanszki, Scott High School
Yan (Sue) Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AATF: Rebecca Keel, Memphis University School
AATG: Darlene Davenport, Knox County Schools
AATSP: Lisa Stone, Sevier County High School
TCA: Jenny Fields, Webb School of Knoxville
TACT: Yan Sue Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
PRESIDENT: Phillip Easterly, Jefferson Co. HS
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Abigail Simone, Houston HS
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Kurstin Bush, Nashville State Community College
PAST PRESIDENT: Raluca Negrisanu, ETSU
SECRETARY: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
APPOINTED POSITIONS
TREASURER: Daniel Paolicchi, Montgomery Bell Academy
CONFERENCE SECRETARY: Betsy Taylor, Battle Ground Academy
HISTORIAN: Jessica Sexton, Hume-Fogg
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Cécile Lainé, Harpeth Hall
EXHIBITS CHAIR: Allison Maldonado, Farragut High School
WEBMASTER: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
BOARD MEMBERS
2022 - 2024
Scott Cochran, Siegel High School
Lindsey McEwen, Franklin High School
Jerry Gonzalez, Briarcrest Christian School
Tim Russell, Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School
2023-2025
Stephanie Barczak Altman, Arlington HS
Kristi Caux, Maryville MS and HS
Darlene Davenport, WLS Knox Co Schools
Mary Kroeger, MLK Academic Magnet
Laura Medina-Mendoza, Central HS
Dottianne Pitzer, McGavock HS
Tiffany Hernandez Wilson, McMinn Central HS
2024-2026
Rob Dougherty, Montgomery Bell Academy
Teresa Floch, Lamplighter Montessori School
Camille C. Hackney, Montgomery Bell Academy
Marilynn Newman, Shelbyville Central High School
Kathy Obrusanszki, Scott High School
Yan (Sue) Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AATF: Rebecca Keel, Memphis University School
AATG: Darlene Davenport, Knox County Schools
AATSP: Lisa Stone, Sevier County High School
TCA: Jenny Fields, Webb School of Knoxville
TACT: Yan Sue Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Upcoming Board Meetings:
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024 (virtual)
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024 (virtual)
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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!