Why Attend The NADSFL Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is: an opportunity to cultivate professional relationships. an opportunity to collaborate around an important topic such as 21st century learning. an opportunity to create a venue for sharing best practices. 2010-2012 Executive Committee Greta Lundgaard President Greta.Lundgaard@pisd.edu Alyssa Villarreal Vice President villarreala@mcsk12.net Diane DeNoon Treasurer/Membership Chair ddenoon@bluevalleyk12.org an opportunity to communicate a powerful message to the profession about the importance of professional development for teachers as a key factor in student learning. an opportunity to convey the importance of leadership. Jan Kucerik Secretary kucerikj@pcsb.org Rita A. Oleksak Past-President oleksakr@glastonburyus.org Priscilla Russel Executive Secretary priscilla._russel@monet.prs.k12.nj.us To learn more about NADSFL visit our website at www.nadsfl.org Or find us on Facebook Or view us on wiki www.nadsfl.wikispaces.com Future NADSFL Meetings at ACTFL Conventions Fast Facts about The History of NADSFL CSCTFL Regional Rep Todd Bowen, IL bowent@newtrier.k12.il.us November 14-15, 2012 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 13-14, 2013 Orlando, Florida November 19-20, 2014 San Antonio, Texas NADSFL SUMMER ACADEMY JULY 12-JULY 15, 2012 Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey NADSFL began in 1984 with one facilitator and six members. The founding members included Marty Abbott, Christy Brown, Paul Garcia, John Harrison, Mimi Met, and Maria Wilmeth. In 1987 dues were $10 a year, and the Regional Representatives came on board. In 1988, NADSFL elected its first president In 1993, membership rose to 135 members and dues were $20 a year. In 1999, the Supervisor of the Year Award was developed and The Characteristics of Effective Foreign Language Instruction were developed. In 2001, Members Mentoring Members was organized by Peggy Boyles. In 2002, the NADSFL website was ready for use by the membership . In 2006, the first Summer Academy was held with14 attendees. Mission Statement "The mission of the National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Language is to promote excellence in foreign language education for all learners through professional development of foreign language supervisors. The organization supports supervisors by facilitating member networking and communication, by promoting knowledge of current initiatives, trends and research, and by encouraging advocacy for foreign language learning at all levels." Visit www.nadsfl.org for more! Conference March 8—10, 2012 Milwaukee, WI NECTFL Regional Rep Rosanne Zeppieri NJ Rosanne.zeppieri@ww-p.org Conference April 20-22, 2012 Baltimore, MD SWCOLT Regional Rep Jill Landes-Lee UT Jill.landes-lee@canyonsdistrict.org Conference April 12-14, 2012 Phoenix, AZ SCOLT Regional Rep Leslie Baldwin NC lesliebaldwin8@gmail.com In 2008, a co-sponsorship status was formed with ACTFL. Conference March 23-24, 2012 Atlanta, GA In 2009, NADSFL had 211 current members & offered its first strand of sessions at the ACTFL Convention “Learn with NADSFL” . PNCLT Regional Rep Brandee Mau WY NADSFL Supervisors of the Year Social Networking Chair Dawn Samples, SC 2000 Loretta Williams Plano School District, Texas 2001 Kathleen Riordan Springfield PS, MA 2002 Christine Brown Glastonbury PS, CT 2003 Peggy Boyles Putnam City Schools, OK 2004 Donna Clementi Appleton SD, WI 2005 Laura Terrill Parkway School District, MO 2006 Maria Still Virginia Beach PS, VA 2007 Martin Smith Edison Township Schools, NJ 2008 David Jahner Gwinnett County Schools, GA 2009 Priscilla Russel Princeton Regional Schools NJ Brandee.mau@gmail.com dsamples@lexington1.net Mentoring Members Chair Carrie Harrington, TX Carrie.harrington@fwisd.org