staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 105: A conversation about ESL and ASL with 2018 National Teacher of Year Mandy Manning and National Teacher of the Year finalist Amy Andersen, Part II

In ep 105, Stacey shares the second half of a conversation she recently had with two remarkable language teachers. Mandy Manning is the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. She teaches new immigrant and refugee high school students learning English in Spokane, Washington. Amy Andersen teaches American Sign Language to hearing students at a high school in Ocean City, New Jersey and was one of the finalists for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. In this second half of a two-part series, Mandy and Amy tell stories that illustrate how advocacy and policy intersect with their work as language teachers.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/05/24/ep-105-with-mandy-manning-and-amy-andersen-part-ii

We welcome feedback, resources, and diverse perspectives on this topic! To contribute to the conversation started here, leave us a voicemail or send a text message to (629)888-3398. Or you can follow us on Twitter @weteachlang or leave a comment at weteachlang.com.

staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 104: A conversation about ESL and ASL with 2018 National Teacher of Year Mandy Manning and National Teacher of the Year finalist Amy Andersen, Part I

In ep 104, Stacey shares the first half of a conversation she recently had with two remarkable language teachers. Mandy Manning is the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. She teaches new immigrant and refugee high school students learning English in Spokane, Washington. Amy Andersen teaches American Sign Language to hearing students at a high school in Ocean City, New Jersey and was one of the finalists for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. In this first half of a two-part series, Mandy and Amy introduce their work as ESL and ASL teachers and talk about how culture is integral to their work.

For links and show notes, visit https://wp.me/p88mlO-5i9

We welcome feedback, resources, and diverse perspectives on this topic! To contribute to the conversation started here, leave us a voicemail or send a text message to (629)888-3398. Or you can follow us on Twitter @weteachlang or leave a comment at weteachlang.com.

staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 48: Welcoming and Advocating for New Arrivals with Lesley Cioccarelli

In ep 48, Stacey hears from Australian educator, advocate, and #AusELT administrator, Lesley Cioccarelli. Lesley explains some of the options for language learning and settlement available to recent immigrants in Australia. She also talks about the professional organizations that advocate for the best interests of those learners and why teachers should be members of their local and national professional associations.  

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/04/13/ep-48-with-lesley-cioccarelli

We welcome feedback, resources, and diverse perspectives on this topic! To contribute to the conversation started here, leave us a voicemail or send a text message to (629)888-3398. Or you can follow us on Twitter @weteachlang or leave a comment at weteachlang.com.