Ticonderoga no 2 pencil

This absolutely amazing team right here!!! 🤩

Post a photo of you with no context from a travel you have done.

If you say “I am a language teacher” three times in front of a mirror someone will appear and tell you how they took four years and can’t remember any of it.

Introducing 'Language as Liberation,' ACTFL's newest Town Hall series! Moderated by ACTFL President LJ Randolph Jr, members will engage in collaborative discussion based on the pillars of the ACTFL Strategic Plan. Sign up for the first discussion (4/25) at:bit.ly/4aPPX8v

Congratulations Danielle Filipiak !!

I defend my dissertation on Monday!!! It feels surreal.

Rudy Needs a Home!

After experiencing changes in his current home, this sweet, adult male dog needs a new home with adults only (no kids, no other dogs). If you're looking for a loyal companion or know someone who is, let me know and I'll put you in touch with the family.

Continuing our road trip and finally seeing Niagara Falls!

Took a road trip today to bring my kids to see the total eclipse. Where we live, we would have seen a 95% eclipse, but I figured why not drive to see totality.

I cannot express how glad I am that we did. It was indescribably breathtaking.

You know what’s awkward? When a Trader Joe’s employee goes on and on about a product they love and you should try, but you’ve tried the product and it sucks.

More than once while reading through books that teach students Spanish.

So. Much. Racism.

Officially on spring break 🥂

Aw, crap… I knew I forgot to put something on my syllabus this year.

With Hyun-Bin Hwang tomorrow! More info at multiolelo.com

I’m for capital investment, but wondering why there isn’t more money to say, make sure all buildings at UConn are ADA accessible or have 21st century HVAC.

Reposting this thread from 5 years ago because it’s, unfortunately, still relevant #langchat

if you are a postdoc working at the intersections of race, class, language, and educational in/justice then this research post in my department could be just the thing for you ❤️

I’m glad my school doesn’t have a dress code for teachers, because these days my bar for what qualifies as a dress down day is very low.

Friday? Dress down day
It’s raining? Dress down day
I slept in late? Dress down day
It’s the week before vacation? Dress down week

What do you do for a living?

Short over-simplifications only.

Me: I hang out with little kids and talk to them in a language they’re not fluent in.