Established in 2004, the WATESOL (Washington-Area Teachers of English to the Speakers of Other Languages) NNEST (Non-native English-speaking Teachers) Caucus welcomes both native and non-native-speaking professionals to share a common vision of professionalism and equity in the field of TESOL.

The primary goals of the WATESOL NNEST Caucus are to

• support NNESTs professionally,
• build awareness of NNEST benefits, concerns and needs,
• promote research on NNEST issues, and
• encourage NNEST/NEST collaboration.

If you think that

• one of the unique characteristics of our profession is the all-encompassing boundaries that welcome ethnic, racial, cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity,
• collaboration among native and non-native English-speaking teachers will form the basis for the desirable future of our profession, which can only be actualized by legitimate participation of both parties,
• you are responsible to build the future of our profession, and work with like-minded professionals

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