Teacher of the Year
The 2019 MALT Teacher of the Year, and our nominee for PNCFL Teacher of the Year, is Kristen Wolf.
Kristen ND Wolf (@LaLobaLista) is a dynamic educator and presenter. Her background as a Montessori & Spanish teacher has led her to understand the process of language acquisition and human development in truly meaningful ways. Kristen enjoys creating a community with her classes. La Loba Lista’s (the ready/ clever Wolf) teaching style is engaging, story based and supported by current language acquisition research (comprehensible input). Kristen recently earned the distinction of Montana Language Teacher of the Year for 2019. She is blessed with two children and a very supportive husband, as well as three dogs. Kristen loves getting outside and enjoying the beauty of Montana and its vibrant communities. She has travelled extensively and lived in Spain. Kristen completed her curriculum and instruction master’s degree at MSU in 2015. She encourages you to come participate in or observe a class!!
Kristen ND Wolf (@LaLobaLista) is a dynamic educator and presenter. Her background as a Montessori & Spanish teacher has led her to understand the process of language acquisition and human development in truly meaningful ways. Kristen enjoys creating a community with her classes. La Loba Lista’s (the ready/ clever Wolf) teaching style is engaging, story based and supported by current language acquisition research (comprehensible input). Kristen recently earned the distinction of Montana Language Teacher of the Year for 2019. She is blessed with two children and a very supportive husband, as well as three dogs. Kristen loves getting outside and enjoying the beauty of Montana and its vibrant communities. She has travelled extensively and lived in Spain. Kristen completed her curriculum and instruction master’s degree at MSU in 2015. She encourages you to come participate in or observe a class!!
Outstanding Contributions Award
The 2019 recipient of the Outstanding Contributions Award is Sara Buley from Great Falls.
History Of MALT Awards
- 2018 Teacher of the Year- Kerri Hiatt, Spanish Teacher at both Belt and Highwood Schools
- 2018 Outstanding Contributions- Lynette Pottenger, Spanish Teacher in Fort Benton
- 2017 Teacher of the Year- Erika Shupe, Latin Teacher at Bozeman H. S. and MT Digital Academy
- 2017 Outstanding Contributions- Debbie Kelley, French & Spanish at Billings Skyview H. S. Debbie also won the regional Outstanding Contributions Award for 2017
LILL Participants
- Megan Hambrick 2017-2018 French Teacher Bozeman H. S. Platform-Seal of Biliteracy
MALT Awards Information
MALT offers three annual awards in coordination with the Pacific Northwest Council for Languages:
Please see the PNCFL website under "Awards and Grants" for more information and eligibility criteria for each award.
- MALT Language Teacher of the Year (becomes state nominee for PNCFL's Northwest LanguageTeacher of the Year)
- MALT Postsecondary Teacher of the Year (becomes state nominee for PNCFL's Ray Verzasconi Northwest Postsecondary Teacher of the Year)
- MALT Outstanding Contributions to the Teaching of World Languages (becomes state nominee for PNCFL's Outstanding Contributions to the Teaching of World Languages in the Pacific Northwest)
Please see the PNCFL website under "Awards and Grants" for more information and eligibility criteria for each award.
