--- Forwarded Message from "stellamderum" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >From: "stellamderum" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "'LLTI-Editor'" <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: SANS Inc. Co-Sponsors 2009 NECTFL Mead Leadership Program >Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:27:12 -0400 >Thread-Index: Acm5QMzzsoK+z2OKRmKTV46QN7Q+CQ== SANS Inc. 10 White Wood Lane North Branford, CT 06471 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2009 SANS Inc. Co-Sponsors 2009 NECTFL Mead Leadership Program .North Branford, Connecticut..SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, is honored to co-sponsor the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) 2009 Mead Leadership Program. The Mead Leadership Program, named in memory of Robert G. Mead, Jr., a distinguished member of the foreign language education community, recognizes foreign language teachers that demonstrate leadership and vision in world language education. The program is a collaboration between NECTFL and the 14 state foreign language organizations. Mead Fellows are selected in part for the quality of projects they propose, and the plan of action for that project is developed by the Fellow and his/her assigned mentor, with input from state association leaders. The 2009 Mead Fellows have been chosen and will be recognized at the 56th NECTFL Annual Conference in New York City on April 17, 2009. They are Steven Berbeco (MA), Monica Mulholland (VA), Susanne Sutton (MD), and Richard G. Detwiler (PA). "SANS is pleased to be part of this exemplary program," said Ron Remschel, President of SANS Inc. As a leading provider of technology for language educators and learners, it is wonderful to be part of a program that recognizes outstanding language teachers with ideas and goals to enhance world language education. We extend our congratulations to each of the 2009 Mead Fellows." About SANS Inc.: SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, is the developer and exclusive worldwide licensor of Sony Language Learning Software. These include the widely used technology solutions of the Sony VirtuosoT and SoloistR digital language lab software suite. This technology is the instructional choice of numerous, discerning language programs in the U.S. and around the world. SANS also provides solutions for blended and virtual language learning with SANSSpacee VLE. SANS is committed to providing software solutions that, first and foremost, address teaching and learning modalities and work within the IT framework of the school or government agency using the technology. SANS products are designed and developed in the United States. More at www.sansinc.com or contact Stella Derum at [log in to unmask] . Virtuoso and Soloist are trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Virtuoso and Soloist software incorporate SANS and Sony Technology. SANSSpace is a trademark of SANS Inc. About the Northeast Conference: The Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages serves educators in all languages (including classical, less commonly taught, and ESL), at all levels from kindergarten through university, in both public and private settings. In existence since the late 1940s, NECTFL is the largest of five regional associations of its kind in the United States, representing educators from Maine to Virginia but exercising leadership nation-wide. The Board of Directors of the Northeast Conference is committed to educating citizens for participation in a peaceful global community. # # # *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************