Language is humanity -- let's talk about how we are going to change the world for the much, much, better! I'm a public high school teacher of Spanish, French, and Russian by background; an active member of state, regional, and national world language organizations; a writer of teaching materials; and, through my company Fluency Consulting LLC, a podcaster, consultant, presenter, speaker, and curriculum writer. I've been honored to learn and to lead, and to have been recognized for contributing to our profession by FLAVA (Helen Warriner-Burke Award) and SCOLT (Founder's Award). Let's connect to shape the direction of world language education, of global understanding -- and of HOPE.