DECTFL Committees

Professional Development - Creates opportunities for teachers to learn more about language acquisition and pedagogy 

Chair: Basia Moltchanov (basia@udel.edu)
Fall Conference: Chair Gina Travalini-Rubini 
SK-16 Collaboration: Chair Kate Dougherty

Awards and Scholarships

Chair: Holly Bryk (holly.bryk@redclay.k12.de.us)
Teacher of the Year, Friend of Languages Chair: Jennifer Short
Student and Teacher Scholarships Chair: Gina Travalini-Rubini
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World Language Showcase Chair: Dr. Gregory Fulkerson

Advocacy- grants, letter writing to ACTFL, CAEP, Legislators, Politicians, DOE, etc.

Chair: Andea Lacombe (alacombe@charterschool.org) 
Fundraising Chair: Lindsey Greenburg
Public Relations Chair: Debbie Espitia
​JNCL Chair: Jennifer Short

Social Committee​- networking events, refreshments, etc.

Chair: Patty Buzby (patricia.buzby@colonial.k12.de.us)
Networking Chair: Vinny Civarelli
​Banquet Chair: Holly Schnittger

Membership Chair

Chair: Chris Wendel (chris.a.wendel@gmail.com)
Board Member Nominations Chair: Holly Bryk
Membership Drive Chair: Gina Travalini-Rubini
Committee Pipeline: Vinny Civarelli
​Mentoring: Holly Schnittger

Please consider joining one or more of our Committees.  Reach out to the chairs - we would love to have you!