President’s Communications

November 27, 2024 November Presidential Message: A Time for Gratitude and Growth   Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I find myself reflecting on the incredible community we’ve built together—a community of educators, advocates, and lifelong learners united by our passion for world...

October 27, 2024 October FLAVA Presidential Message     Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, What an incredible October we’ve had! I’m still energized from the success of our 2024 Fall Conference, Navigating a Changing World With Languages. So many of you have reached out, sharing how impactful this event was,...

Foreign Language Association of Virginia September 24, 2024 September FLAVA Presidential Message Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, With the rhythm of fall now upon us, I hope you’re settling into a productive and fulfilling time with your students, colleagues, and families. I am filled with excitement as we...

August 29, 2024 August FLAVA Presidential Message Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, As summer fades into fall, our excitement for the FLAVA 2024 Conference is reaching new heights! Scheduled for October 10th-12th at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, this year’s conference, themed “Navigating a Changing World with Languages,” is just around the...

July FLAVA Presidential Message Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, As July draws to a close and we eagerly anticipate the start of the new academic year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication to advancing world...

June 26, 2024 FLAVA President's Message--June Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, As we near the end of June, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming number of outstanding proposals we have received for the 2024 Fall FLAVA Conference. Your contributions and willingness to step...

April Presidential Message Dear FLAVA Members, I hope this message finds you well and inspired after our recent Spring Conference in Lexington. It was a joyous Saturday filled with engagement, empowerment, and energizing connections among language educators. I want to express our deepest gratitude to our Spring Conference...

Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, As we near the end of March, I am reminded of the profound impact language and culture have on our lives. They are not just tools for communication; they are gateways to joy, discovery, and self-awareness, intricately linked...

February 20, 2024 President's Message-- February 2024 Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, I am delighted to share some exciting updates and reminders as we continue our journey to Engage, Empower, and Energize with FLAVA! Our upcoming conference, themed around these pillars, is set to inspire...

FLAVA President's Message-- January 2024 Dear Members of FLAVA, As we step into 2024, I extend my sincere gratitude for the privilege of leading this dynamic community of language educators. The confidence you've placed in me is truly humbling. I want to express my appreciation to all...