Throughout its history, ACTFL has benefited from the outstanding and unselfish leadership of the top professionals in language education. This list of ACTFL Past Presidents is truly a Hall of Fame of the outstanding teachers and administrators who have made this organization a dynamic, respected voice for languages. Their vision and dedication should be an inspiration for all those who will follow in their footsteps.
Past Presidents
| PRESIDENT | YEAR |
|---|---|
| Akash Patel | 2023 |
| Victoria Russell | 2022 |
| Jessica Haxhi | 2021 |
| Bridget Yaden | 2020 |
| Lisa Ritter | 2019 |
| Aleidine (Ali) Moeller | 2018 |
| Deisann (Desa) Dawson | 2017 |
| Pete Swanson | 2016 |
| Jacque Bott Van Houten | 2015 |
| Mary Lynn Redmond | 2014 |
| Toni Theisen | 2013 |
| David McAlpline | 2012 |
| Barbara Mondloch | 2011 |
| Eileen Glisan | 2010 |
| Janine Erickson | 2009 |
| Ray T. Clifford | 2008 |
| Rita A. Oleksak | 2007 |
| Paul Sandrock | 2006 |
| Audrey L. Heining-Boynton | 2005 |
| Thomas Keith Cothrun | 2004 |
| Martha G. Abbott | 2003 |
| Christine L. Brown | 2002 |
| June Phillips | 2001 |
| Paul A. Garcia | 2000 |
| Emily Spinelli | 1999 |
| Elizabeth Hoffman | 1998 |
| Ann Tollefson | 1997 |
| Valorie S. Babb | 1996 |
| Kathleen M. Riordan | 1995 |
| Robert M. Terry | 1994 |
| Ray T. Clifford | 1993 |
| Gerard L. Ervin | 1992 |
| Lynn Sandstedt | 1991 |
| Diane Birckbichler | 1990 |
| Robert Ludwig | 1989 |
| Toby Tamarkin | 1988 |
| Jacqueline Benevento | 1987 |
| Alice C. Omaggio-Hadley | 1986 |
| Willam N. Hatfield | 1985 |
| Helene Zimmer-Loew | 1984 |
| Robert Gilman | 1983 |
| Charles R. Hancock | 1982 |
| Thomas H. Geno | 1981 |
| Dale L. Lange | 1980 |
| Jane Bourque | 1979 |
| Lorraine A. Strasheim | 1978 |
| Howard B. Altman | 1977 |
| Helen Warriner-Burke | 1976 |
| Frank M. Grittner | 1975 |
| Carl Dellacio | 1974 |
| Jermain D. Arndt | 1973 |
| Gail Hutchinson Eubanks | 1972 |
| Lowell Dunham | 1971 |
| Lester McKim | 1970 |
| Leo Benardo | 1969 |
| Emma-Marie Birkmaier | 1968 |