Founded in 1947, the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers, Inc., is organized for the purpose of the advancement of the study and teaching of world languages in the schools, colleges and universities of the state of Colorado. 

As of 1942, the Colorado Education Association was holding general meetings for Colorado teachers. Following these meetings, smaller gatherings were held for special interest groups by subject matter fields. Foreign language teachers met then. In 1947, foreign language teachers created the organization now known as Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers, or CCFLT. It was an organization within the academic community. 

It was only in 1971 that Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers was officially incorporated under the leadership of Bryce Jackson, then president of CCFLT. He and others in the organization worked to incorporate CCFLT as the membership and detailed budgetary records had substantially increased. 

Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers (CCFLT) incorporated for the purpose of providing foreign language teachers a forum for mutual support, a means for sharpening their pedagogical skills, and a vehicle for keeping culturally and linguistically current. 

“Empowering our members with resources, support, and collaboration to develop communicative and intercultural proficiencies among Colorado language learners.” 

Past Presidents

For your loyalty, service, and dedication, we extend heartfelt thanks to our 52 Past Presidents. 

• Blanche Pigott 1961–1963 

• Lynn Sandstedt 1963–1965 

• Joanna Ritzman 1965–1967 

• Dan Martinez 1967–1969 

• William López 1969–1971 

• Bryce Jackson 1971–1972 

• Betty Terrell 1972–1974 

• Sam Butler 1974–1976 

• Joe Harris 1976–1978 

• Susan Nunnery 1978–1980 

• July Rogers 1980–1982 

• Jan Herrera 1982–1984 

• Kay Herr Gillespie 1984–1985 

• Michael Nettleton 1985–1986 

• Alain Ranwez 1986–1987 

• Toni Theisen 1987–1988 

• Nancy Oakes 1988–1989 

• Marie-Jo Hofmann 1989–1990 

• Kathleen Cook 1990–1991 

• Pat Sprock 1991–1992 

• Dan Roque 1992–1993 

• Susan Gross 1993–1994 

• Martie Semmer 1994–1995 

• Joan Otoupalik 1995–1996 

• Lucy Garcia 1996–1997 

• Janine Erickson 1997–1998 

• Dagmar Haney 1998–1999 

• Kris Wells 1999–2000 

• David Burrous 2000–2001 

• Judith Cale 2001–2002 

• Nancy Abbott 2003–2004 

• Kate Blanas 2004–2005 

• Linda Mayer 2005–2006 

• Yumiko Guajardo 2005–2006 

• Judith Cale 2006–2007 

• Mira Canion 2007–2008 

• Norma Arroyo 2008–2009 

• Dale Crum 2009–2010 

• Anna Crocker 2010–2011 

• Debbie Cody 2011–2012 

• D. Cody & A. Crocker 2012–2013 

• Cristin Bleess 2013–2014 

• Diana Noonan 2014–2015 

• Becky Loftus 2015–2016 

• Bryce Hedstrom 2016–2017 

• Connie Navarro 2017–2018 

• Noah Geisel 2018–2019 

• Lyanne Terada 2019–2020 

• Lourdes Buck 2020–2021 

• Amy Flynn 2021–2022 

• Jillian Lykens 2022–2023

• Thomas Jacobson IV 2023–2024

2025–2026 Board Candidates & Voting: President Elect: James Yoder, Andrea Caulfield, Kristen Shields, Dr. Paola Valladares, Anthony Sparks, Dr. Rachel Connell, William Adams, Lyndsey Stegeman

2024–2025 Board of Directors: Dr. Dana Goodier (President), Thomas Jacobson IV (Past President), Laine Barrand (President Elect), Kelly Hass (Secretary, appointed), Amy Cowden (Treasurer, appointed), Will Adams, Naimah Coleman Simonson, Dr. Rachel Connell, Dr. Amy Romanowski, Celsa Rutan, Anthony Sparks, Dr. Paola Valladares, James Yoder, Adriana Gonzales Turkle, Lindsey Stegeman, Laine Barrand (Advocacy Liaison), David Burrous (Historian), Dr. Kelly Conroy (SWCOLT Representative), James Yoder (Webmaster), Toni Theisen (CDE Liaison)

2025 Award Recipients 

• Teacher of the Year: Angela Beeson

• Jia-Fang Eubanks: Ronald W. Walker Memorial Grant

• Dr. Alegria Ribadeneira: Genevieve Overman Memorial Service Award

• Camilla Given: Kris Wells Memorial Creativity Award

• Patricia Matus Amat: Post-Secondary Research Grant

• Stacy Muenzenmayer: Excellence in Teaching Award

• Dr. Kaori Takano: Friend of World Languages Award

• Roran Rullo: Middle School Essay Contest

• Judson Webb: Middle School Video Contest

• Ryder Lytle: Middle School Video Contest

• Jaquelind Forrest: Outstanding High School Senior of the Year Award

Nerea Gourlaouen is a linguist, educator, and advocate for multilingualism with international teaching experience across three continents. Born into a culturally diverse family, she grew up trilingual and has dedicated her career to linguistic equity and education. Her research explores the prohibition of Indigenous languages in the U.S. and its impact on society's perspective on multilingualism. Learn more and watch a video from Nerea here: Meet the Keynote.

A big thank you to this year's Sponsors & Exhibitors! We could not do it without your support.

Parking 

There are signs in the parking lot with QR codes that take you to a site to register your parking. Please use the code CCFLT25 when you scan the QR codes in the parking lot to ensure you get free parking during your conference stay.

WiFi at the Conference

Network: Hilton Honors

Password: Atrium2025

Session Evaluations

Please evaluate all of the sessions you attend. This information helps our presenters know what worked and what to work on in the future. It also helps the CCFLT Board determine the winners of the Best of Colorado award! 🎯Here is the form to evaluate a session (please submit the same form multiple times - one evaluation for each session you attend).

Conference Evaluation

Please 🎯evaluate the conference so the Board knows what we did well and what we can improve upon next year!

How do I get Professional Development credit for attending the CCFLT Spring Conference?

To access the form to request a Certificate of Attendance, please use the link at the end of the 🎯Conference Evaluation Form. Certificates may be requested up to one week after the conference and will be emailed to you at the email provided in the form within one month of the conference.

🎯Adams State University graduate credit (one credit) is available for those who participate in the full conference, including Thursday evening workshops, and complete all paperwork and steps described 🎯here. Note that ASU paperwork will not be available printed for you at the conference: please print yourself beforehand and bring it to the conference.

How do I vote for 2025–26 CCFLT Board Members?

Please vote for 2025–26 CCFLT Board Members 🎯here.