ACTFL Voices - The Future Speaks Through Us

ACTFL Voices

The definitive podcast for language educators, global advocates, and classroom innovators. Join us each month as we explore the transformative power of language learning. Why Tune In? Language education is more than just learning—it’s about opening doors. In every episode of ACTFL Voices, we tackle the big questions facing educators today: When Theory Meets the Classroom:We know that inspiration is great, but educators need results. So we aren't just talking big ideas. We’re getting into the 'how.' We’ll tackle real world challenges, explore high-leverage teaching practices and share effective strategies you can use tomorrow morning. You’ll leave every episode with practical tips Championing Language Educators: Celebrating the impact teachers make every day in shaping the voices of the future. The Evolving Landscape of Language Education. We’ll focus on the latest in language education, ranging from topics of advocacy and language revitalization to innovative pedagogy and intercultural integration. ACTFL Voices isn’t just a broadcast; it’s a conversation. Listen now or use one of the links below to launch the podcast in your favorite platform or app. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  1. ACTFL Voices Podcast - S1E2 - I Am My Language - Roots Rhythm and Resistance - feat Dr. Hines-Gaither

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    ACTFL Voices Podcast - S1E2 - I Am My Language - Roots Rhythm and Resistance - feat Dr. Hines-Gaither

    Join us as we talk about language bias; job opportunities with in multilingualism; and linking language to culture and identity.Bio: Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Ph.D., is the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. She taught Spanish and methods in higher education for almost two decades in North Carolina. She now resides in Los Angeles, CA. Her publications include two recent books: The Antiracist World Language Classroom (Routledge, 2023) and Mastering Spanish through Global Debate (Georgetown University Press, 2023). She has authored or contributed to over 7 books and published multiple articles. She is the 2026 President of ACTFL, the first African American woman to lead the association in 60 years since its founding in 1967. In 2022, she co-chaired and launched ACTFL’s inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. She is the Past Chair of ACTFL’s African American Students Special Interest Group. She is Past President of Fostering Language Acquisition in North Carolina (FLANC). As FLANC President, she helped to organize the state’s first North Carolina Summit on Foreign Languages and Cultures. FLANC named her the Higher Education Teacher of the Year. She was awarded the 2024 Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women and Board of Supervisors. She was granted the 2024 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Award by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute. Spectrum News named her a Voice for Change for her contributions to a more inclusive society. Dr. Hines-Gaither's ACTFL Presidential platform is I Am My Language: Roots, Rhythm and Resistance. Of all of her accomplishments, her greatest achievement is being the mother to her super talented 11-year old son, Giovanni, and wife to Julian. Instagram: @cupofdiversity www.hinesgaitherconsulting.com www.actfl.org Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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The definitive podcast for language educators, global advocates, and classroom innovators. Join us each month as we explore the transformative power of language learning. Why Tune In? Language education is more than just learning—it’s about opening doors. In every episode of ACTFL Voices, we tackle the big questions facing educators today: When Theory Meets the Classroom:We know that inspiration is great, but educators need results. So we aren't just talking big ideas. We’re getting into the 'how.' We’ll tackle real world challenges, explore high-leverage teaching practices and share effective strategies you can use tomorrow morning. You’ll leave every episode with practical tips Championing Language Educators: Celebrating the impact teachers make every day in shaping the voices of the future. The Evolving Landscape of Language Education. We’ll focus on the latest in language education, ranging from topics of advocacy and language revitalization to innovative pedagogy and intercultural integration. ACTFL Voices isn’t just a broadcast; it’s a conversation. Listen now or use one of the links below to launch the podcast in your favorite platform or app. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.