“The HLE program at UWW changed my perspective on teaching heritage language learners and provided me with the pedagogy and tools of engagement that I so desperately needed at this point in my career. The readings, discussions, and assignments offered me an opportunity to grow as a teacher and a learner in ways that were engaging and insightful (a rare experience in this age of professional development that is so frequently inadequate). My experience in the HLE program validated my own translanguaging skills, as well as those of my students, honoring our wealth of cultural capital, and has made a huge difference in my classroom.”
– Gwen Kong, Hmong HLE and Art Teacher, WI Elementary School