NEBRASKA INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES ASSOCIATION
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Meet the 2023
Nebraska International Languages Association
​Board of Directors

Over 180 Years of Experience Working for You on Your NILA Board

Jared List

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President 2023​

School(s): Doane
Language:
Spanish
Position: Professor
Levels: University
Alma Mater: Augustana College, Rock Island IL
Degrees: BA, MA, PhD
Years of Experience: 10 years at Doane
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Danielle Fulcher

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President-Elect  2023

School: 
Freeman High School
Language: Spanish
Levels:  8th grade Exploratory, Spanish 1, 2, 3 4
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska @ Lincoln / Universidad de Castilla y La Mancha
Degrees: B.A. Spanish
Years of Experience: 9
​Contact Danielle Fulcher here

Dr. Chris "CJ" Jacobs

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Vice President  2023

School: 
University of Nebraska_Kearney
Languages: French, Italian, Spanish
Levels:  University (Experience in High School and Elementary teaching)
Alma Mater: Penn State University, Middlebury College, Temple University 
Degrees: M.A. French (Linguistics and Pedagogy), M.A. Spanish (Language and Literature), Master of international Affairs, PhD. Spanish, Applied Linguistics)
Years of Experience: 12

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Dr. Janet Eckerson

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World Language Advocacy Chair 2022-2023

​School: 
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Language: Spanish
Levels: University
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Degrees: B.A. English; M.A. Secondary Spanish Teaching; Ed.D Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Years of Experience: 18
​Contact Janet Here

Kelly Garcia

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Secretary 2023

​School: 
ESU 5 based in Beatrice
Language: Spanish
Levels: High School
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska _Kearney
Degrees:  M.A. of Education 
Years of Experience: Many- in Virginia, North Carolina and Mexico 
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Dr. Jami Holbein Swanson

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Treasurer
​Term 2019-2022


​School:
Lincoln Northstar High School

Language: Spanish
Levels: 1-4 Spanish; Heritage Spanish 
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska, Doane University
Degrees: B.S. Education; M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction; M.Ed. Educational Leadership; Ed. D. Professional Development 
Years of Experience: 27
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Angie Wagoner

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Past President 2023
School: Crete High School
Language: 
Spanish
Levels: Spanish 1-4 AP Spanish
Alma Mater: University of Northern Iowa, University of Nebraska_Kearney, Doane University
Degrees: B.A. Spanish and TESOL;  M.A. Spanish Education; M.A. Educational Leadership
Years of Experience: 14
Contact Angie here

Cara Heminger

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Exhibit & Vendor Chair
President, Nebraska Association of Teachers of French
​2023

​School: 
Lincoln North Star High School
Language: French
Levels: 1-4; AP
Alma Mater: University of Minnesota - Morris; University of Nebraska - Lincoln 
Degrees: B.A. French & English; M.A. French Literature
Years of Experience: 22
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Trinia Perigo

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NATG President 2023-2024

​School:
Columbus High School
Language: German
Levels: High School 
Alma Mater: University fo Nebraska_Lincoln
Degrees: B.A. German and Secondary ed;
Years of Experience: 5
Contact Trinia here

Dr. Chrystal Liu

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Nebraska Department of Education

​Professional Location: Nebraska Department of Education, Teaching and Learning
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska_Lincoln
Degrees: Ph.D: Educational Studies; MA Applied Linguisitcs; BA English for Specific Purpose; BA: International Business
Years of Experience: 23
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Kelleen Browning

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Communication & Program Chair 2023

​School: 
Lincoln Public Schools
Language: ​German
Levels: 1, 2, 3/4 Compacted, AP, 6th Grade Exploratory
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Degrees: B.S. Secondary Education; B.A. German
Years of Experience: 10
​Contact Kelleen Here 

Amber Leinart

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President, Nebraska Association of Teachers
​of Spanish and Portuguese
​2023

​School: 
Logan View Public Schools
Language: ​Spanish
Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Wayne State
Degrees: Secondary Education B.S. Masters
Years of Experience: 16
​Contact Amber Here
Nebraska International Languages Association
  • NILA HOME
  • ABOUT NILA
    • PRESENTATIONS FROM PAST NILA CONFERENCES
    • NILA BOARD
    • NILA HONORS
    • SEAL OF BILITERACY >
      • COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
    • NILA PROFESSIONAL AMBASSADORSHIP
    • CURRENT OPENINGS IN NEBRASKA
  • NILA 2023 FALL CONFERENCE
    • 2023 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
    • 2023 NILA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
    • 2023 VENDOR REGISTRATION
  • AFFLILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
  • CONTACT NILA
  • PD PROPOSALS