Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers’ Association
The Lowell Dunham Award
for Excellence in Teaching Foreign Language
Deadline: Nominations must be received by April 1st
The Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers’ Association has established the Lowell Dunham Award to recognize outstanding teachers in the field of foreign language. These teachers should demonstrate: - dedication to the teaching of foreign language
- knowledge of current theory and practice, and implementation in the classroom
- exceptional qualities and enthusiasm
- leadership in the foreign language profession in Oklahoma The Awardee will be selected by the OFLTA Board upon the recommendation of an independent award committee. One Award will be presented each year that the committee and Board deem appropriate. The Award will be presented at the OFLTA Annual Conference each year. The Award is open to all OFLTA members, except to currently serving OFLTA Executive Board Members. To nominate a teacher, please e-mail the information below to deannaroach@oflta.org,
or mail it to: Deanna Roach, OFLTA Executive Secretary-Treasurer
4628 N.W. 161st
Edmond, OK 73013
Your Name & Phone Number
Your Address, City, State, & Zip Nominee's Name & Phone Number
Nominee's Home Address, City, State, & Zip
Nominee's School Address, City, State, & Zip
A packet of materials will be sent to the nominated
teacher for completion by the nominee, the principal, a colleague, and a
student. Deadline for receipt of nominations is April 1st.
The Award
The Award will consist of: - A
plaque for the teacher
- A traveling plaque
for the teacher’s school
- A year of free
membership and registration at all OFLTA sponsored events
- A check for $100 for classroom use
- A
corsage/boutonniere sent to the school on the day named for the teacher
during National Foreign Language Week
- A
seat at the head table during lunch at the Annual Conference OFLTA will request the superintendent of the district to
name a day during National Foreign Language Week to honor the winner.
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