World Languages Language opens the door to the world
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My name is Barbara Abell The classroom was my home as a teacher
Until I discovered a new world opening for students and
teachers
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The virtual world of learning
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It started with the first year of Georgia Virtual School
Developing and teaching French 1 and 2 Co-developing Spanish 1 and
2 Being named World Languages Teacher of the year and Being named
Georgia Virtual Teacher of the Year.
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Each of the 10 years since has been challenging and fulfilling,
with great students and so many new adventures as virtual learning
has developed.
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Moving around a bit I have: Taught middle school French,
Spanish and ELL High school French, Spanish and ELL Taught K 5
Spanish and ELL
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Moving around a bit I have: Developed ELL courses Developed
French 1 and 2 for University of California approval for a
California charter school Served as Coordinator of World Languages
for charter schools in 5 states and India
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And what has been the best part of it all? un
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Working with students and watching them succeed in learning a
new languagewhich literally boosts your brain to grow and enriches
your life.
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How about French?
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Where can you speak French today? French is spoken officially
in 33 countries, And on more than 20 islands around the world On
all 5 continents,
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Music: Minor Swing From the film CHOCOLAT By: Rachel Portman,
Johnny Depp, Malcolm Ross & Ian Stoddart
