President’s Message - Fall 2024

Dear FLANC Members,

 On behalf of the entire Foreign Language Association of Northern California (FLANC) Executive Board, I would like to start by wishing you a fantastic 2024-2025 academic year. You are part of a greater FLANC community, whether you are a seasoned language professional or just starting your journey.

 We are thrilled to inform you that we are planning our first in-person conference after four years. As a technology enthusiast and a leader with a demonstrated history of working in e-learning education, I firmly believe that connections formed in person are everlasting. Moreover, I recognize the immense contribution you make to fostering language learning, cultural understanding, and global communication.

Your dedication to language learning opens doors for students, strengthens our communities, and connects us to a wider world. We are excited to provide a platform for you to share your expertise, learn new strategies, and celebrate the power of languages!

 This year's theme is Language Teaching Methodologies: Utopian Classroom Environments vs. Our Reality with our keynote speaker, Dr. Julio Rodriguez, the director of the Center for Language & Technology at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Thank to our kind friend and board member, Ms. America Salazar, we are hosting this year's conference on Saturday, 2 November 2024, at The Harker Middle School, in San Jose. We are confident that you will leave this conference feeling reenergized, equipped with new strategies, and connected to a supportive community of colleagues.

Please visit our website https://www.flanc.net for more information. 

Last, but not least,  Henri-Simon Blanc-Hoàng, City College of San Francisco, assumed the position of FLANC VP.

I hope you join us this November! Looking forward to meeting you at our conference!

Your new FLANC president,

Branka Sarac