President’s Town Hall Series

I Am My Language

As a valued member of the language education community, we hope you will join us for a series of virtual town hall discussions, moderated ACTFL President Krishauna Hines-Gaither (Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, CA).

Aligned with our 2026 theme, the series is called “I Am My Language: Roots, Rhythm & Resistance," and in each session attendees will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative discussion with panelists.

These events are free and open to ACTFL members and non-members.

We invite you to explore the dedicated #IAmMyLanguage campaign page to learn more about this movement to honor, reaffirm, and reclaim both ancestral and acquired languages—and the many ways that you, your students, and your community can get involved!

Explore All I Am My Language Activities

Upcoming Discussions

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Natives and Allies who Language: Natives, indigenous educators, and allies will discuss how their ROOTS and identities inform their experiences, positionality and practices as language educators.

When: September 22, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET

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Antiracists who Language: Scholars and practitioners who center Antiracism in their work and RESIST all forms of bias and discrimination in languages will offer practical ways to embrace antiracism given the current political climate.

When: October 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET

Past Discussion Recordings

I Am My Language: CreativesWho Language
Recorded: May 26 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET

Session Description: From social media influencers to those who weave RHYTHMIC song and dance or visual art into their lessons, we will learn how to build spaces of creativity in the language classroom.

Speakers: Krishauna Hines-Gaither (Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, CA, and ACTFL President), Feti Adi, Jennifer Mari Gunderson, MA, Jenniffer Whythe, MA

I Am My Language: Techies Who Language
Recorded: April 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET

Session Description: Educators share how they use technology and innovation to foster language learning and proficiency.

Speakers: Krishauna Hines-Gaither (Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, CA, and ACTFL President), Richard de Meij, Tanika Perry-Vincent, and Meredith White

I Am My Language: Black Women Who Language
Recorded: March 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET

Session Description: Black women discuss how their ROOTS and identities as Black women inform their experience, positionality and practices as language educators.

Speakers: Krishauna Hines-Gaither (Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, CA and ACTFL President)

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