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 Holly Bryk (holly.bryk@redclay.k12.de.us)
K-16 Collaboration: Chair Kate Dougherty (kcroft.dougherty@gmail.com)

Awards and Scholarships

Chair: Holly Bryk (holly.bryk@redclay.k12.de.us)
Teacher of the Year, Friend of Languages Chair: Jennifer Short (jennifer.short@redclayschools.com)
Student and Teacher Scholarships Chair: 
LILL
World Language Showcase Chair: Jennifer Short (jennifer.short@redclayschools.com)

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

Chair: Andea Lacombe (alacombe@charterschool.org) 
Fundraising Chair: Lindsey Greenburg (linmitch726@gmail.com)
Public Relations Chair: Debbie Espitia (debbie.espitia@gmail.com)
​JNCL Chair: Jennifer Short (jennifer.short@redclayschools.com)

Social Committee​- networking events, refreshments, etc.

Chair: Vincent Civarelli (vincent.civarelli@appo.k12.de.us)
Networking Chair: Vincent Civarelli
​Banquet Chair: Holly Schnittger (holland.schnittger@redclay.k12.de.us)

Membership Chair

Chair: Chris Wendel (chris.a.wendel@gmail.com)
Board Member Nominations Chair: Holly Bryk (holly.bryk@redclay.k12.de.us)
Membership Drive Chair: Jennifer Short (jennifer.short@redclayschools.com)
Committee Pipeline: Vincent Civarelli (vincent.civarelli@appo.k12.de.us)
​Mentoring: Holly Schnittger (holland.schnittger@redclay.k12.de.us)

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