48. Collaboration Is More Than Just Sharing with Aubrey Swisher and Caroline Schlegel

Aubrey Swisher and Caroline Schlegel are the epitome of collaboration. Join this dynamic duo and host, Michelle Olah, as they discuss how collaborating is different from sharing, how they see the learning cycle, (Spoiler alert:  DUU) and what they and their students have gained from this relationship. Visit the Language Lounge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/langloungepod Connect with Michelle - https://twitter.com/michelleolah Have a comment or question? Leave a voicemail at (207) 888-9819 or email [email protected] Produced by Wayside Publishing - https://waysidepublishing.com Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/wayside Bios: Aubrey Swisher @swishaub Enthusiastic secondary-level Spanish teacher, world language department leader, and advisor of Spanish National Honor Society at Boonsboro High School in Maryland, Aubrey Swisher celebrates diversity as she equips her students with broadened perspectives, compassion, and global competence. She is a teacher-leader, collaborator, and curriculum writer who demonstrates her passion and admiration for the Spanish language and cultures by creating cultural contexts for every theme, making use of authentic realia to present vocabulary and grammar in context while introducing students to the products, practices, and perspectives of different countries. Aubrey was recently named the 2023 Maryland Foreign Language Association Teacher of the Year. Aubrey holds a Diploma of Advanced Hispanic Studies from Universidad de Salamanca and a Master of Arts in Instructional Design & Technology from West Virginia University. She also earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy. https://acquisitionfabcollab.square.site/meet-acquistion Caroline Schlegel Caroline is a master Spanish educator committed to students, professional development, and advocacy. She was recently named Washington County Public Schools 2021-2022 Teacher of the year and was also the 2019 Maryland World Language Teacher of the Year. Caroline understands that language and culture are the keys to making connections across complex ideas with cultural proficiency. She believes professional development is integral in sustaining quality programs and presents across the nation to build a community of practice to connect and lead teachers through collaboration. Caroline holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Salisbury University, an Advanced Hispanic Studies Certificate from La Universidad de Malaga, and is a recipient of the Global Seal of Biliteracy. https://acquisitionfabcollab.square.site/meet-acquistion Social Media: Twitter: A/Cquisition @cquisition Caroline @senoraschlegel Aubrey  @swishaub #LangChat Email Aubrey and Caroline at [email protected] Website:  https://acquisitionfabcollab.square.site/