Meet John Rassias
That's right, John Rassias, of Rassias Method fame, is the 2012 Conference Keynote Speaker!
Catch your first glimpse of Conference 2012 and get more information on this year's exciting conference.
Sue Nordquist named 2011 Emma Birkmaier Outstanding Language Educator
Susan Norquist taught Spanish, Public, Speaking Theatre, English as a Second Language, Job Skills, and the Gifted and lead the Gifted and Talented Program at International Falls High School from 1974-2009. She was also the Model United Nations Program Advisor and the World Language Club Advisor. In her retirement she has continued to teach at the Rainy River Community College and promote learning about other cultures in many ways. 
"Sue's experience, dedication, and passion for world languages and culture have increased awareness of and appreciation for diversity in this small, rural community. Her enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and it is obvious to everyone who has the opportunity to meet her that she cares deeply about her students, her colleagues, and her global community." from the nomination letter by Tammy J.K. Cook, Director of Instructional Services at Rainy River Community College.
Best of Minnesota 2011:
Elizabeth Kautz and Adam Oberlin
At their meeting on November 12, the Board of Directors of MCTLC selected the conference session entitled Green Germany: Curricular Materials for School and University as the Best of Minnesota. Elizabeth Kautz and Adam Oberlin, both of the University of Minnesota shared materials they had created for teaching about urban sustainability, recycling practices, environmental dimensions of the food supply, metia reporting and civic engagement. Those who attended the session rated their session with 5's throughout and commented on the timeliness and importance of the subject material. Elizabeth and Adam will win $500 to help them defray the expense of representing Minnesota at the Central States Conference in 2013 as the Best of Minnesota. Congratulations to both of them.
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MCTLC thanks Embassy Suites of Brooklyn Center
Embassy Suites, a longtime supporter of MCTLC, is your place to stay for the conference and all year long. MCTLC members receive a discount whenever they stay at the Embassy Suites. Just mention that you are a member of MCTLC when you register.
Embassy Suites Minneapolis-Brooklyn Center
6300 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430
Tel: 1-763-560-2700 Fax: 1-763-560-2701