DECTFL Committees

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

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

Chair: Basia Moltchanov 
Fall Conference: Chair Holly Bryk
K-16 Collaboration: Chair Kate Dougherty 

Awards and Scholarships

Chair: Holly Bryk
Teacher of the Year, Friend of Languages Chair: Jennifer Short
Student and Teacher Scholarships Chair: Vincent Civarelli
LILL: Mandy Gillin
Mead Scholarship: Debbie Espitia
​World Language Showcase Chair: Jennifer Short

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

Chair: Andea Lacombe 
Fundraising Chair: Lindsey Greenburg 
Public Relations Chair: Debbie Espitia
​JNCL Chair: Jennifer Short
Website: Kathryn Rump
​Click for more information!

Social Committee​- networking events, refreshments, etc.

Chair: Vincent Civarelli
Networking Chair: Vincent Civarelli
​Banquet Chair: Holly Schnittger 

Membership Chair

Chair: Chris Wendel 
Board Member Nominations Chair: Holly Bryk
Membership Drive Chair: Jennifer Short
Committee Pipeline: Vincent Civarelli
​Mentoring: Holly Schnittger