VOWLS
Virginia Organization of World Language Supervisors
Network ~ Support ~ Take Action
Virginia Organization of World Language Supervisors
Network ~ Support ~ Take Action
VOWLS is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to those responsible for supervision of K-12 world language programs throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing opportunities to discuss and take action to promote and enhance the learning and teaching of world languages.
Become a Member
If you are a K-12 Supervisor or Division Administrator tasked with World Languages,
VOWLS is for you!
$40 annual membership currently waived!
Email Stephanie Stockman to renew or join today.
Teachers designated by a superintendent may be eligible for membership in VOWLS.
Annual dues are payable by 1 March for the year March 25-March 26. Membership entitles you to attend without additional payment both the Annual Meeting in March and the annual VOWLS Luncheon or Breakfast at the FLAVA fall conference.
VOWLS Congratulates our FLAVA award-winning members!
Lisa Fore, Virginia's WL Teacher of the Year
Winner of the David Cox FLAVA Award for Excellence in World Language Teaching, K-12
Jen Carson, recipient of the Helen Warriner-Burke FLAVA Distinguished Service Award
Carie Hatfield, voted President-Elect of FLAVA
Annual Meetings
See our Events page for more information on upcoming events.
The annual meeting in spring takes place in varying central locations in Virginia. This whole-day event is an opportunity for VOWLS members to learn and grow together, networking and sharing with other world language professionals.
This professional learning opportunity is designed specifically to support world language supervisors and their unique needs related to their role. Please plan to join us for this important opportunity to learn and network with your Virginia peers!
Our most recent spring meeting took place
Friday 6 March 2026.
VOWLS members join together each fall at the annual FLAVA conference. This meeting is at the conference location during a luncheon or breakfast and includes a brief introduction of new members and review of annual news and goals.
Our next fall meeting will take place
at the Fall FLAVA Conference (3-4 Oct 2026)
JR Tucker High School in Henrico County.
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