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Officers


President

Denise Overfield

University of West Georgia, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118
Phone: (678) 839-5966 * Fax: (678) 839-5276


President-Elect

Rhonda Wells
DeKalb County School System
Instruction, Bldg. B, 3770 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 678-676-0227


Vice President for Advocacy

Amye Sukapdjo
Independent Consultant
Gainesville, GA


Vice President for Language Contests

Jamie Patterson
World Language Program Specialist, Fulton County Schools
Fulton County Schools Administrative Center
786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta GA 30315

Immediate Past President

Joe Frank Uriz
Parsons Elementary School

(Corresponding )Secretary

Pat McCoy
Wesleyan School
5405 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092

Treasurer / Administrator

Mary Ellen Foye
P.O. Box 734, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (c) (770) 468-3396

Members-at-Large


FLES (ESFL)
Djaouida Bensaadoun
Amana Academy, Fulton County Charter School

Middle School

Tavane Moore
Renaissance MS, Fulton County
High School
Tammy Garces
Heard County High School
Post Secondary
Horst Kurz
Georgia Southern University, Foreign Languages
Directors

Editor(s) The Flag Journal
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Jane Hursey
Retired :-)
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Joy Lynn Tynes
Cobb Central Office
3295 South Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080
Conference
Brandi Meeks
Starr's Mill High School
193 Panther Path, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Phone: (770) 486-2710 * Fax: (770) 486-2716
Affiliate Liaison
Greg Barfield, Ed.D.
Electronic Media
Stephane Allagnon
Woodward Academy
GA DOE Representative (Non voting)
Greg Barfield
Foreign Language Association
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors:

2024 SCOLT TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Bertha Delgadillo

The World Language profession in the State of Georgia is fortunate to have many dedicated individuals working to support and improve World Language instruction. To recognize outstanding contributions to the profession, FLAG offers awards in the areas of teaching, supervision, and support for World Languages in our state. Below are links to pertinent information - be sure to review all pages!

For Awards-related questions, please contact the Awards Coordinator: Email

Leadership and Support Awards Criteria

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FFLAG Awards: Nomination Form

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FLAG Awards: General Application Form

Teacher of the Year Award

Recognizes teachers who effectively strive to use various strategies, techniques, and materials to enhance the students' interest in, acquisition of, and proficiency in a second language. Two divisions will be recognized: P-12 and Post-Secondary.

Leadership Award

Recognizes those who have taken an active role in promoting foreign language education through professional and/or academic endeavors. Two divisions will be recognized: P-12 and Post-Secondary.
On occasion and at the discretion of its board, FLAG may present additional ad hoc and/or one-time awards as warranted (e.g. for noteworthy, special accomplishments etc.).

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Leadership & Support Awards

Flag Innovative Programs Award

Recognize foreign language programs, departments and student groups that develop innovative programs or activities that promote language learning and engagement.

Administrative Support of World Languages

Recognizes a Georgia Dean, Superintendent, Principal, or other administrator who has evidenced strong and overt support for World languages.

Fostering Partnerships With World Languages

Recognizes teachers who have sought to involve the broader community in World Language activities, which may occur on or away from campus.

FLAG Awards: Innovative Programs Application

Teacher of Promise Award

Recognizes teachers in their first, second, or third year of teaching who show the promise to be an outstanding teacher and leader in World Language education. Two divisions will be recognized: P-12 and Post-Secondary.

The following are the regular awards. Linked titles take you to a list of the criteria and requirements. All nominees, except in the case of Administrative support, are required to be current members of FLAG.

Teaching Awards

Teacher of the Year: Dr. Whitney Dubrulle

Dr. Whitney Dubrulle is an International Baccalaureate Standard-Level and Higher-Level French Language B and French PIB Teacher and IB Diploma Program Coordinator, at Douglas County High School in Douglasville, GA. Her mindset about teaching is based on having faced challenges in French herself, and later teaching in the U.S. and France, she developed a deep appreciation for creating an immersive and supportive classroom environment. By integrating diverse teaching methods—such as communicative techniques, engaging activities, and targeted assessments, she aims to foster language skills, cultural understanding, and a love of learning in her students. Dr. Dubrulle’s goal is to empower her students to take ownership of their education, achieve their objectives, and continue their language journey beyond her  classroom. For her teacher-self, success means understanding what the goal is for my individual students, and helping them meet or outperform that goal, whatever it may be. She has successfully guided her students in achieving the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy and attending the Governor’s Honors Program in French.  Dr. Dubrulle actively contributes to the world languages community by presenting at Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG),  American Council on the Teaching of Languages (ACTFL), Southern Conference on Language Learning (SCOLT), and Accelerated Schools National Conference.

“Dr. Dubrulle sets a high bar for her students—we were expected to be engaged, prepared, and studious; but amidst this rigor, Dr. Dubrulle always incorporated, song, dance, artistic expression, and ways to engage with the language in a personal and intimate way. The daily class routine was dynamic, with a chance to explore Francophone culture and how it connected with our own every day.”

“Dr. Dubrulle engages and motivates students to excel in French with a number of innovative techniques, including a color belt system. This system differentiates students’ abilities and allows them to self-assess and demonstrate mastery as they become more fluent in French. This approach not only fosters a sense of achievement but also encourages students to take ownership of their learning journey.”

Awards Guideline and Procedures

Nominations by December 2, 2024. All dossiers submitted by December 15, 2024

Please see below the Amazing 2025 Award Recipients

Teaching Awards Criteria

Teacher of Promise: Kaleb Hyatt

Kaleb Hyatt is a Spanish Teacher at Bay Springs Middle School, in Villa Rica, Georgia. He has been teaching since July, 2023. Mr. Hyatt’s mindset is that teaching Spanish is an opportunity to help students engage meaningfully with the lived experiences of Spanish speakers and appreciate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Language is a bridge that connects people across borders, and learning a language opens doors to an entirely new community, culture, and way of seeing the world. In his classroom, he embraces a proficiency-based approach through methods including Comprehensible Input and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS). His goal is to create a dynamic, student-centered environment that feels distinct from other classes. Mr. Hyatt integrates cultural content such as stories, traditions, music, and celebrations that showcase the rich diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Mr. Hyatt actively contributes to the world languages community by presenting at Southeast Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL), and World Languages Collaborative (WLC) Virtual. In 2025, Mr. Hyatt will be presenting at Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG), Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT), and American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).

“Mr. Hyatt’s favorite component of teaching includes the cultural additions of teaching language. He provides rich experiences with food, customs, music, dance, and festivities. Mr. Hyatt is a strong advocate for language learning and sharing cultures and traditions. He coordinated our school’s most successful and impressive Hispanic Heritage Night and is the trip sponsor to Costa Rica, an experience of a lifetime for our students. “  

“Mr. Hyatt’s lesson planning is both intentional and innovative, ensuring that each class is a blend of new material and review for reinforcement. The atmosphere that he sets for instruction is dynamic and supportive, with students enthusiastically engaging in activities and collaborating with peers. Observers frequently note the positive energy and mutual respect that define the learning environment.”

Fulton County Spanish Teacher Receives SCOLT Leadership Award

Ms. Tavane Moore of Sandtown Middle School in Fulton County was honored with the SCOLT Leadership Award at the annual conference in March 2021. The SCOLT Leadership Award is given for K-12 educators who have demonstrated excellence in language teaching through service to the school and community, active participation in SCOLT, and leadership and advocacy at the local, state, regional and/or national level. Ms. Moore was chosen from a wide field of nominees from across the region because of her dedication to her long-time career as a Spanish teacher, her ongoing advocacy of world languages opportunities for her students, and her long history of presenting at state, regional and national conferences. One of Ms. Moore’s references indicated Ms. Moore is, without question, one of the most outstanding teachers and facilitators I have witnessed in my nineteen years of teaching. FLAG congratulates Ms. Moore and thanks her for her many years of membership and service to FLAG!

Fulton County Spanish Teacher Receives SCOLT Leadership Award

Ms. Tavane Moore of Sandtown Middle School in Fulton County was honored with the SCOLT Leadership Award at the annual conference in March 2021. The SCOLT Leadership Award is given for K-12 educators who have demonstrated excellence in language teaching through service to the school and community, active participation in SCOLT, and leadership and advocacy at the local, state, regional and/or national level. Ms. Moore was chosen from a wide field of nominees from across the region because of her dedication to her long-time career as a Spanish teacher, her ongoing advocacy of world languages opportunities for her students, and her long history of presenting at state, regional and national conferences. One of Ms. Moore’s references indicated Ms. Moore is, without question, one of the most outstanding teachers and facilitators I have witnessed in my nineteen years of teaching. FLAG congratulates Ms. Moore and thanks her for her many years of membership and service to FLAG!

Gwinnett County Latin Teacher Receives National Recognition

            The Foreign Language Association of Georgia wishes to congratulate Miriam Patrick, a Latin Teacher at Parkview High School, who recently was named the 2021 recipient of the Charles Humphreys Award. The American Classical League established this award in memory of Charles Humphreys to recognize excellence in teaching Classics and Classical Languages. Recipients should exemplify qualities which Charles himself brought to teaching and the profession, namely a “sparkling enthusiasm for scholarship, education, and the Humanities.” Ms. Patrick was recognized for her innovative teaching practices, including interdisciplinary instruction and authentic, real life learning opportunities for all students. Please join us in congratulating Miriam Patrick on this outstanding achievement.

Fulton County Spanish Teacher Receives SCOLT Leadership Award

Ms. Tavane Moore of Sandtown Middle School in Fulton County was honored with the SCOLT Leadership Award at the annual conference in March 2021. The SCOLT Leadership Award is given for K-12 educators who have demonstrated excellence in language teaching through service to the school and community, active participation in SCOLT, and leadership and advocacy at the local, state, regional and/or national level. Ms. Moore was chosen from a wide field of nominees from across the region because of her dedication to her long-time career as a Spanish teacher, her ongoing advocacy of world languages opportunities for her students, and her long history of presenting at state, regional and national conferences. One of Ms. Moore’s references indicated Ms. Moore is, without question, one of the most outstanding teachers and facilitators I have witnessed in my nineteen years of teaching. FLAG congratulates Ms. Moore and thanks her for her many years of membership and service to FLAG!

Fulton County Spanish Teacher Receives SCOLT Leadership Award

Ms. Tavane Moore of Sandtown Middle School in Fulton County was honored with the SCOLT Leadership Award at the annual conference in March 2021. The SCOLT Leadership Award is given for K-12 educators who have demonstrated excellence in language teaching through service to the school and community, active participation in SCOLT, and leadership and advocacy at the local, state, regional and/or national level. Ms. Moore was chosen from a wide field of nominees from across the region because of her dedication to her long-time career as a Spanish teacher, her ongoing advocacy of world languages opportunities for her students, and her long history of presenting at state, regional and national conferences. One of Ms. Moore’s references indicated Ms. Moore is, without question, one of the most outstanding teachers and facilitators I have witnessed in my nineteen years of teaching. FLAG congratulates Ms. Moore and thanks her for her many years of membership and service to FLAG!

Fulton County Spanish Teacher Receives SCOLT Leadership Award

Ms. Tavane Moore of Sandtown Middle School in Fulton County was honored with the SCOLT Leadership Award at the annual conference in March 2021. The SCOLT Leadership Award is given for K-12 educators who have demonstrated excellence in language teaching through service to the school and community, active participation in SCOLT, and leadership and advocacy at the local, state, regional and/or national level. Ms. Moore was chosen from a wide field of nominees from across the region because of her dedication to her long-time career as a Spanish teacher, her ongoing advocacy of world languages opportunities for her students, and her long history of presenting at state, regional and national conferences. One of Ms. Moore’s references indicated Ms. Moore is, without question, one of the most outstanding teachers and facilitators I have witnessed in my nineteen years of teaching. FLAG congratulates Ms. Moore and thanks her for her many years of membership and service to FLAG!

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Post-Secondary Teaching: Dr. Kelly Davidson

Dr. Kelly Davidson has a B.A. from Furman University, an M.A. from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. Currently, she is an Associate Professor of French and World Language Education at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA.

In her recommenders’ words:

“Dr. Davidson goes well beyond the classroom in that she is a tireless advocate for French in schools and all languages at the primary levels. This is her passion and her spirit; she loves spreading the joy of FLES. Similarly, she combines her research interests, such as equity and teaching as community, into her practical teaching.”

“Her outstanding contributions to world language teaching and the preparation of new

generations of language instructors as well as her passionate advocacy for early language

learning and teaching make Dr. Davidson an invaluable member not only of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at VSU but also of the profession.”

Post-Secondary Teaching: Dr. Kelly Davidson

Dr. Kelly Davidson has a B.A. from Furman University, an M.A. from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. Currently, she is an Associate Professor of French and World Language Education at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA.

In her recommenders’ words:

“Dr. Davidson goes well beyond the classroom in that she is a tireless advocate for French in schools and all languages at the primary levels. This is her passion and her spirit; she loves spreading the joy of FLES. Similarly, she combines her research interests, such as equity and teaching as community, into her practical teaching.”

“Her outstanding contributions to world language teaching and the preparation of new

generations of language instructors as well as her passionate advocacy for early language

learning and teaching make Dr. Davidson an invaluable member not only of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at VSU but also of the profession.”

Post-Secondary Teaching: Dr. Kelly Davidson

Dr. Kelly Davidson has a B.A. from Furman University, an M.A. from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. Currently, she is an Associate Professor of French and World Language Education at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA.

In her recommenders’ words:

“Dr. Davidson goes well beyond the classroom in that she is a tireless advocate for French in schools and all languages at the primary levels. This is her passion and her spirit; she loves spreading the joy of FLES. Similarly, she combines her research interests, such as equity and teaching as community, into her practical teaching.”

“Her outstanding contributions to world language teaching and the preparation of new

generations of language instructors as well as her passionate advocacy for early language

learning and teaching make Dr. Davidson an invaluable member not only of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at VSU but also of the profession.”