About the Instructor – Janice Kittok

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Jan Holter Kittok is an experienced world language teacher and sought-after presenter whose lively and thought-provoking seminars consistently receive rave reviews. She is an intuitive teacher and knowledgeable educational leader.  Jan knows what teachers need. She shares real examples from decades of K-6 and 6-12 classroom experience. Jan is a recipient of ACTFL's Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in Language Education as well as several prestigious regional and state professional awards. Her professional conference presentations have been honored with the "Best of State" and "Best of Central States" titles. School districts contract her services to train teachers and consult on their program development. Every participant will leave the seminar with a copy of her most recent work, Practical Strategies for Addressing Grammar in Today's World Language Classroom (Grades 6-12), the extensive digital resource handbook specifically developed for this seminar.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Jan was a wonderful presenter. So kind and supportive throughout. She is insightful and passionate. I would certainly take another session with her."
– Jillian Strom, Teacher

"I loved the fact that we experienced the student's perspective! It was great!"
– Estefania Eitelgeorge, Spanish Teacher

"This was a fun approach to demonstrating how to use compehensible input to address grammar without doing it the old-fashioned way. I look forward to trying this out in my classroom."
– Aspasia Cote, World Language Teacher

"I loved this seminar! I can't wait to use the new tools in the classroom!"
– Ginger Wilder, French Teacher

"Great seminar! Lots of really useful info that I cannot wait to implement. I feel like I just took TPRS/Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling up a few notches! Thanks, Jan!"
– Cynthia Gonzalez, Spanish Teacher

"Excellent; thanks! It gave me more confidence, especially in trying baby steps."
– Herveline Sartori, Teacher