It's About Language, with Norah Jones

Insightful conversations on the nature and impact of language and culture with creative leaders in the fields of education, business, arts, and science. Their stories shed light on how language makes us human - and brings hope.Find your voice. Enter the conversation. Find your superpower.

Contributors

Host

Norah L Jones

As the daughter of a Croatian immigrant, I’ve used languages to connect with my family far and wide. Studying and living languages and cultures have given me a career in the language profession as a teacher, supervisor, organization leader, and as an author, trainer, and director of professional development for educational publishers.

I provide workshops, presentations, and talks that inspire and engage through powerful language insights paired with highly-practical real-life applications. I’d love to share ideas with your organization or group, and develop an event tailored to your objectives.

Through my life and through Fluency Consulting LLC, I’m dedicated to bringing hope to the world by helping people find their own voice, no matter the language. I look forward to connecting with you.

Guests

Guest

Megan Diercks

Megan Diercks' bio and resources

Megan Diercks is the executive director of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). She has taught at both the high school (in TX) and university (in CO) levels. Prior to becoming the executive director, Megan served as a local AATF chapter officer (in TX and in CO), the National Bulletin Editor, the Assistant National French Contest Director, and the Region IX Representative. When not supporting French teachers, Megan enjoys knitting/crocheting, cooking, reading, and traveling with her husband and daughter.

Resources: www.frenchteachers.org & aatf@frenchteachers.org

Guest

Steven Sacco

Steven J. Sacco is Professor Emeritus of French & Italian in the Department of European Studies and Co-Director Emeritus of San Diego State’s Center for International Business and Research (CIBER). He is also President of Sacco Global Consulting which serves clients on five continents. Throughout his career, Steve was a nontraditional academic who collaborated across campus with colleagues in business and engineering and off-campus with business organizations. His goal was to partner with these constituent groups to prepare globally ready students and business practitioners.