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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Cataldo Hall Globe Room at Gonzaga University

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  • $75 - February 28th to March 8th
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Audience: Informational Session clear filter
Saturday, March 8
 

10:30am PST

Developing a Marshallese Heritage Language Program
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
The Marshallese Heritage Language Advisory Board for Spokane Public Schools presents on their experiences developing a credit-bearing heritage language program for integration in the public high school setting of the United States. In an overview presentation on the program, they share key rationale, core cultural concepts, procedures, local and international partnerships, and more.
Presenters
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Darrell Enos

Marshallese Language Specialist, Spokane Public Schools
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Dorcas Taidrik

Spokane Public Schools
Dorcas Taidrik is a community leader and the Marshallese Heritage Language instructor for the newly developed Marshallese Heritage Language Program in Spokane Public Schools. She has served as an interpreter, translator, and community liaison in various organizations in Spokane including... Read More →
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Doresty Daniel

Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington
Doresty Daniel is the Community Wellness Program Manager for the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICAWA) here in Spokane. She is a former Bilingual Specialist and Language Specialist for Spokane Public Schools and a founding member of the Marshallese Heritage... Read More →
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Rick Kabua

Spokane Public Schools
Rick Kabua is the Marshallese Student Support Specialist for Spokane Public Schools and a founding member of the Marshallese Heritage Language Advisory Board. He is originally from the capital atoll of Majuro in the Ratak chain of the Marshall Islands and is the president of the Marshallese... Read More →
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Rose Kabua

Marshallese Heritage Language Advisory Board
Rosa Kabua, wife of Rick Kabua, is from Kwajalein atoll in the Marshall Islands and is a Patient Account Representative at Kaiser Permanente. She is a current member of the Marshallese Heritage Language Advisory Board, and a former member of the Marshallese Community Advisory. She... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
  Other

11:30am PST

Understanding Spelling: Linguistic Rules and Insight
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 108
Revitalize your approach to teaching spelling with reliable, linguistically-based rules and fresh insight into morphology. Get a firmer grasp of the reasoning and patterns behind the seemingly random spelling of English words, and take away valuable tools for instilling this knowledge in students.
Presenters
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Wendy Talené

Wendy Talené holds a BA in Applied Linguistics and worked at Canada Institute of Linguistics before becoming a mother. She has been a home educator for several years, developing a fresh approach to teaching spelling.
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 108
  Instructional Strategies

11:30am PST

Open Forum: Allyship at Eye Level
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 122
Local professors and community partners of the Marshallese Heritage Language Advisory program offer honest insights into the role of allyship in developing collaborative partnerships that decentralize whiteness and decolonize educational systems in the pursuit of equity.
Presenters
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Anny Fritzen Case

Gonzaga
Anny Fritzen Case has been involved in K-12 and adult ESL instruction and teacher training for over 20 years. Her scholarship focuses on multilingual learners, in particular, ways in which schools intentionally and unintentionally limit immigrant and refugee students’ access to... Read More →
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Naomi Hagen

ELD, Title III K-12 TOSA, Spokane Public Schools
Naomi Hagen is a dedicated teaching professional with 20 years of experience in the field of education including teaching, administration, and teacher training. Naomi has served on the WAESOL board for over five years as a member at large, assistant treasurer, treasurer, and recording... Read More →
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James Hunter

Director, TESOL Programs, Gonzaga University
James Hunter has taught ESL/EFL for over 30 years and is the director of TESOL Programs at Gonzaga University. He has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, UK, and his research interests include Second Language Acquisition, corpus linguistics, instructional... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 122
  Other

11:30am PST

Preparing Educators for Excellence in ESL: Competency Based Design
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 111
This session explores a practicum course at Washington State University for ESL endorsement candidates. Focused on 10 core competencies, the course culminates in a portfolio showcasing mastery through lesson plans, reflections, and tools. Learn how this model provides excellence in preparing preservice ESL educators.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Dahmen

Kelli Dahmen

ELD Specialist, Pullman School District
I have over 15 years of experience in ESL education, including 8 years at Washington State University's Intensive American Language Center and 7 years as an ELD Specialist with Pullman Schools. I hold a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 111
  Professional Learning and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

11:30am PST

Heritage Language Gatherings Support SDOH
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 123
Cultural consideration for the social determinants of health is essential for promoting mental health equity among immigrants. Manzanita House’s Heritage Language Gatherings create places of belonging that provide social connection & reduce isolation, supporting immigrant mental health.
Presenters
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Teresa Schock

Manzanita House
With 30 years teaching in settings that varied from high school Spanish, to preschool, to university ELD courses, Teresa Schock now connects the Spokane community more deeply with refugee and immigrant newcomers as the MH Community Engagement Coordinator.
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Samantha Walters

Manzanita House Spokane
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Irshad Rahimi

Manzanita House
Dr. Irshad Rahimi serves as MH Cultural Engagement Navigator, linking Spokane Public School’s ELD families with enrichment activities. He has degrees in dentistry and public health and speaks Dari, Urdu, Pashto, Hindi, and English.
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 123
  Refugee and Migrant Issues

1:15pm PST

Refugee & Immigrant Services & Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Jepson 108
Learn about the services and programs offered by Refugee and Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS) that connect refugee and immigrant communities to the resources they need as they establish their roots in Spokane. Participants will also learn about open volunteer opportunities at RICS.
Presenters
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Renee Kenney

Marketing & Development Director, Refugee and Immigrant Connections Spokane/Spokane Community College
Renee works with Refugee and Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS) and Spokane Community College. At RICS, she serves as the marketing and development director, and at Spokane Community College, she teaches ESL. She has also taught teacher preparation courses through Eastern Washington... Read More →
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September Htoo

Refugee and Immigrant Connection Spokane
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Jepson 108
  Refugee and Migrant Issues

2:15pm PST

Tools for Better Serving Newcomers and SLIFE Student
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 127
This session provides educators, administrators, and support staff with practical insights and resources to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes of newcomers and students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE).
Presenters
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Katie Sperling

Multilingual Program Supervisor, OSPI
Katie Sperling, MIT - Multilingual Program Supervisor – OSPI Katie Sperling is a passionate advocate for Multilingual Education. She has taught in and led K-12 language development programs on the East and West sides of Washington State for the past 24 years.
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 127
  Instructional Strategies

3:15pm PST

Multilingual Identity Development
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Jepson 111
How can we implement systems which develop multilingual identity and culturally responsive pedagogy? Although it is easier said than done, success can only be achieved through collaboration across educational domains with student-centered intention.
Presenters
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Joselyn Pierce

Whitworth University
Josie Pierce is an Assistant Director for graduate studies at Whitworth University. Prior to her time at Whitworth, she worked as an English Language instructor at the Global Language English Education (GLEE) Center in Gapyeong, South Korea. Josie will finish her M.Ed. this summer... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Jepson 111
  Research

3:15pm PST

Building Digital Confidence with BurlingtonEnglish
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
In this session, we will explore how BurlingtonEnglish immerses students in a complete digital experience with standards-based, teacher-led instruction to develop English proficiency while integrating essential digital literacy skills that learners need to achieve success in a digital world.
Presenters
avatar for Mara Schwartz

Mara Schwartz

Customer Manager, BurlingtonEnglish
Mara graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Spanish and certificates in TESOL and Global Cultures. She taught for six years in Boston Public Schools, focusing on upper elementary English. Passionate about empowering students, Mara moved to Seattle in 2021 to pursue... Read More →
Exhibitors
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Mara Schwartz

Customer Manager, BurlingtonEnglish
Mara graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Spanish and certificates in TESOL and Global Cultures. She taught for six years in Boston Public Schools, focusing on upper elementary English. Passionate about empowering students, Mara moved to Seattle in 2021 to pursue... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
  Technology

3:15pm PST

Selecting Web 2.0 Tools for ESL Classroom Engagement
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Jepson 109
This session introduces a practical framework for selecting Web 2.0 tools in ESL based on task engagement facilitators. Learn how to evaluate tools like Kahoot and Padlet for authenticity, interest, and interaction, and discover strategies to enhance learner engagement and language acquisition.
Presenters
avatar for Wayan Yana

Wayan Yana

English Teacher, Washington State University
Wayan Yana is an English teacher and researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Technology at Washington State University. With a strong interest in integrating technology into language learning, his research focuses on enhancing learner engagement through Web 2.0 tools... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm PST
Jepson 109
  Technology
 
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