Introducing Our New Leaders!
Outreach, Liaison, and Advocacy (OLA) Leader for DCPS (Chiara Monticelli Dabney)
My name is Chiara Monticelli Dabney, I am from Napoli and moved to the US in 2007. I have been an Italian teacher throughout the DC area and started teaching for DCPS in 2012 at Hardy Middle School.
As the Outreach Liaison and Advocacy for DCPS my project will be to ensure the visibility of GWATFL within DCPS, as well as creating a collaborative space specific for DCPS teachers.
In the collaborative, DCPS teachers will meet, exchange perspectives and ideas on various topics, from proficiency to authentic resources, from racialized curriculum to equitable and just classrooms, from teacher burnout to self-care practices.
We will plan on meeting remotely on a monthly basis, and having the opportunity to meet in person during the GWATFL conference as well as for a possible happy hour.
As the Outreach Liaison and Advocacy for DCPS my project will be to ensure the visibility of GWATFL within DCPS, as well as creating a collaborative space specific for DCPS teachers.
In the collaborative, DCPS teachers will meet, exchange perspectives and ideas on various topics, from proficiency to authentic resources, from racialized curriculum to equitable and just classrooms, from teacher burnout to self-care practices.
We will plan on meeting remotely on a monthly basis, and having the opportunity to meet in person during the GWATFL conference as well as for a possible happy hour.
Early Language Leader (Glenda De Hoyos)
Register at https://www.gwatfldc.org/ and join Glenda de Hoyos on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at The Langley School for GWATFL - Early Language In-Person Convening.
Connect, Collaborate, & Café brings together educators from the DMV area to connect, collaborate and brainstorm ideas, initiatives and possible Professional Development opportunities to address the specific needs of the early language teachers.
Connect, Collaborate, & Café brings together educators from the DMV area to connect, collaborate and brainstorm ideas, initiatives and possible Professional Development opportunities to address the specific needs of the early language teachers.
GWATFL Mentorship Leader (Maris Hawkins)
My name is Maris Hawkins, and I currently teach elementary and middle school classes. This spring, I am working on developing a mentorship program to kick off this fall.
My hope is to not only have mentors connect virtually, but also during the GWATFL conferences to create a more robust pattern. If you are interested in helping me start the program, my email is marisdemosthenes@gmail.com.
GWATFL TIPS Leader (Allison Perryman)
¡Hola! My name is Allison Perryman–I am the new TIPS Leader. TIPS stands for Teaching Insights for Professional Success. Visit our GWATFL TIPS YouTube channel!
This year’s theme is "Inspiring Belonging: Building Community". Stay tuned for more information!
*And start thinking about ideas that might fit into this concept!*
GWATFL MAP is offering current GWATFL members a space to contribute to the advancement of GWATFL’s mission and vision and to provide:
This year’s theme is "Inspiring Belonging: Building Community". Stay tuned for more information!
*And start thinking about ideas that might fit into this concept!*
Teacher of the Year Leader (Wesley Wood)
GWATFL MAP [Member Action Program]
GWATFL MAP is offering current GWATFL members a space to contribute to the advancement of GWATFL’s mission and vision and to provide:
- a larger voice in our organization
- an opportunity to participate and act on GWATFL initiatives
- a chance to serve in leadership positions
- a possibility to become a GWATFL board member
