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
2025 tWlta board of directors
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Abigail Simone, Houston HS
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Kurstin Bush, Nashville State Community College
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Janine Zahuczky, Station Camp HS
PAST PRESIDENT: Phillip Easterly, Jefferson Co. HS
SECRETARY: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
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:
WEBMASTER: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
BOARD MEMBERS
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
2025-2027
Roxanna McCommon, Wright Middle School
Dr. Errol O'Neill, University of Memphis
Katie Wimer, Carter High School
Susan Rodriguez, Ed.S., Cleveland High School
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AATF: Wesley Saylor, Battle Ground Academy
AATG: Darlene Davenport, Knox County Schools
AATSP: Elizabeth Allen, Harpeth Hall
TCA: Scott Cochran, Siegel High School
TACT: Yan Sue Zhao, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
PRESIDENT: Abigail Simone, Houston HS
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Kurstin Bush, Nashville State Community College
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Janine Zahuczky, Station Camp HS
PAST PRESIDENT: Phillip Easterly, Jefferson Co. HS
SECRETARY: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
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:
WEBMASTER: Erika Stevens, Walters State Community College
BOARD MEMBERS
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
2025-2027
Roxanna McCommon, Wright Middle School
Dr. Errol O'Neill, University of Memphis
Katie Wimer, Carter High School
Susan Rodriguez, Ed.S., Cleveland High School
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AATF: Wesley Saylor, Battle Ground Academy
AATG: Darlene Davenport, 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 8, 2025
Saturday, May 10, 2025 (virtual)
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Saturday, May 10, 2025 (virtual)
Saturday, September 6, 2025
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!