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West Virginia Foreign Language Teachers' Association
(WVFLTA)
Advocacy
Formed in 2018, the WV Advocacy for Languages Team collaborates with our state language organization, WVFLTA, to promote language learning around the state. They support World language teachers in West Virginia by providing researched-based promotional brochures as well as information about new research, advocacy news, opportunities and updates about national activities, and news about legislation supporting language learning. Since 2018, the WV Advocacy for Languages Team have also participated in every Language Advocacy Days sponsored by JNCL-NCLIS.
Our Mission
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To promote the life-long study and appreciation of world languages and cultures at all levels,
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To raise awareness of the importance and multiple benefits of language learning,
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To provide guidance regarding issues related to the teaching/learning of languages and cultures, and
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To raise awareness of the interdependence that connects WV to our global neighbors.
Our Vision
Working to bring the world to West Virginia and West Virginia to the world!
With Emil Asanov, WVU Graduate Student
WV Advocacy for Languages Team
Advocacy
From the left...
David Marlow: marlowd@mac.com
Terri Marlow: terrimarlow8@gmail.com
From the right...
Peggy Dolan: pegdolan@gmail.com
Nancy Ryan: wv.nsryan@gmail.com
The James E. Elatis Award
At LAD in 2025, Terri was awarded the James E. Elatis Award "in recognition of her lifetime of contributions to advancing language and international education, research and development, and practice through advocacy." The photos above are from LAD in 2025 and show JNCL-NCLIS Director Amanda Seewald and President Pablo Muirhead presenting the award.