SEDL - LOTE CED Lowdown, Vol. Yoshiko Brotherton , Fort Bend ISD was named Japanese Teacher of the Year, and Laura M. Giles , Amarillo High School won for Latin. Spanish Teachers of the Year are Lynn Basdeo , Frankford Middle School in Plano and Jennifer Clayton , Hays High School in Buda. TFLA recognizes Teachers of the Year annually at its spring conference.
Awards are competitive, and teachers are nominated by their colleagues or administrators.
Several factors are considered in the selection process including involvement in TFLA, excellence in teaching, professional contributions, publishing, awards, etc. Friend of the Profession awards are also presented at both the spring and fall conferences. I am not a good mimic, and I have worked now in many different cultures.