Chautauqua County Foreign Language TEachers’ Association
CCFLTA Officers
President
Michelle Crowell
Vice President
John H. Antosh
Treasurer
Ed Kolodziej
Secretary
Julia Morrison
Webmaster
Rachael Lynn Spring
membership
Membership begins or can be renewed in January of each year. Annual dues cost $10 which provides for two scholarships (one high school level and one college level). Contact any officer for more information. See the “membership” section to submit your application.
scholarships
High School Scholarship
The scholarship is offered to one high school student who is planning to study foreign language beyond the high school level and possibly pursue a language related profession. Any association member can nominate a high school student and then submit the nomination to the committee.
College Scholarship
The college level scholarship is offered to one college student who is studying foreign language. Any association member can nominate a college student and then submit the nomination to the committee.
How did CCFLTA get started?
CCFLTA began in the mid-1980’s by two teachers at Southwestern High School: Linda Heppler and Carl Rizzo. They recognized the need for networking with other foreign language colleagues and thought it best to start an organized network. Their first meeting took place at Webb’s in Mayville because it was a centrally located place in the county. The association was quickly organized within the first meeting complete with an election of the first officers. Carl Rizzo was chosen to be the first chairman. The subsequent meetings included dinner and various speakers. The association has continued with many officers, locations and speakers.
