Amanda Seewald

Owner and Author, MARACAS Language Programs, JNCL-NCLIS President-elect

Amanda Seewald is owner of MARACAS Language Programs / Learning Kaleidoscope Educational Consulting. She is the author of the MARACAS Easy Reader series. Amanda is President elect for the Joint National Committee for Language - National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS). She is the recipient of the 2020 NECTFL Nelson H. Brooks Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Profession. Amanda also serves on the Board of Directors for the Pulsera Project. She is a speaker of Spanish, French, and Japanese.

Amanda has been teaching children, coaching educators, and developing curricula for over 20 years. Her expertise is in multilingual/multicultural curriculum and instruction, focused on language learning and dual language immersion. Amanda works with educators and schools across the country as well as in Europe to develop meaningful language programs founded in globally engaged curricula. Amanda is a regular presenter at national, regional, and state conferences.

Empowering Your Voice

Your own personal narrative is the greatest advocacy tool you have. Each experience builds the story of your pathway through the world. When we share language and culture, the perspectives we grow empower our abilities to make a difference. The power of your voice amplified through action and interaction can take you and your ideas anywhere. Join this session to reflect on how you can empower your voice and reach your goals.

This presentation will be available for on-demand viewing on December 2nd during Global CRED. Register for Global CRED below, it’s quick easy and free!

Bringing Language to the Admissions Discussion

This will be a round table discussion focused on the ways that college admissions counselors can encourage and engage language learners and speakers. There is a missing link in this process that would be a game changer for universities and for students if the value proposition as language connected to all learning areas could become a part of the conversation. Join us to hear from stakeholders and share ideas as we explore the possibilities.

This presentation will be available for on-demand viewing on December 2nd during Global CRED. Register for Global CRED below, it’s quick easy and free!