World Language Resources 

National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL)        & 

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)

Every child deserves the opportunity to 

[maintain their heritage language and] 

learn another language (NNELL)

The vision and mission of this website is in line with the NNELL mission; "...to foster a network that empowers educators to advocate for and support early language teaching and learning.

Nadine Jacobsen-McLean 

KWLA NNELL Representative for Kentucky, 2008-2012; 2021 - Present

NNELL Vice President (2012-2014) President (2014-2016) Past President (2016-2018)

2022 Teacher of the Year AATSP for Elementary (prek-8)

I am specifically interested in mentoring and creating learning opportunities for myself and others. I enjoy assisting educators with engaging student-centered activities. All children should have an opportunity to learn at least one other language. Learning another language has opened so many opportunities for me, as well as friendships. The relationships and networks that I am part of now are thanks to my mentors and those leaders who empowered me to reach my goals. Learning a language not only enabled me to communicate with others, but to have empathy and demonstrate resilience. ¡Si se puede! Yes! It can be done!