African-American Linguists (AAL) Committed to promoting world languages in the

African-American community www.weboaal.com

AAL is dedicated to educating others about the importance of world languages &

cultures, while meeting the needs of diverse learners. Krishauna Hines-Gaither is a Professor of Spanish, Literature, and Teacher Education at Salem College in North Carolina. She also

teaches African-American Studies courses. Krishauna is the co-founder of AAL as well as

the Past Chair for the National ACTFL Special Interest Group for Educators of African-American Students (ACTFL SIG-AAS). She is also the Past President of the Foreign Language

Association of NC (FLANC).

Krishauna received her Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Salem College and a Master's

degree in Spanish Education from Wake Forest University. Krishauna is a graduate of Middlebury College-Vermont) French Language School. Krishauna is currently a doctoral

student at UNC-Greensboro where she is receiving a PhD in Cultural Studies. She specializes

in modern world language pedagogy and differentiated instruction. Krishauna’s research interests include Afro-Latino and Afro-Francophone culture. Her dissertation is on the lived

experiences of Afro-Latina women immigrants. She resides in Winston-Salem, NC with her

husband Julián. Krishauna is available for K-16 school presentations, public speaking, panels,

trainings and workshops.

Discover Languages, Discover the World Krishauna Hines-Gaither

k.hines-gaither@salem.edu w)336.917.5268 m)336.287.0857

www.weboaal.com

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), there is persistent low

enrollment of African-American students in World Language Programs throughout the United States. The vision of AAL is to prepare marketable citizens for a global economy by increasing

minority enrollment in World Language Programs. Would your World Language Department or

school be interested in one or more of the following?

Exploring the African influences & contributions to Hispanic and Francophone countries

through an Afro-Hispanic/Afro-Francophone interactive presentation (most requested)

Increasing enrollment Reaching diverse learners (most requested)

Training teacher education candidates to reach all-teach all

Providing in-service/professional development for educators and departments Making the research practical. How to apply research to the classroom.

Increasing minority participation in study abroad/travel programs

Creating & organizing heritage or multicultural clubs on campus and in the community

(Hispanic Club, International Club, African-American Club, Book Club) All presentations can be adapted for K-University. Read recent testimonials on page 3. Contact Krishauna Hines-Gaither to arrange a presentation. Contact information is listed on page 1, honorarium is detailed on page 6). Below are national data of degrees conferred in foreign languages from NCES for 2005. Note the low percentage of African-Americans who receive degrees in foreign languages. Professor Hines-Gaither aims to break this trend.

Level of degree and gender

Total degrees conferred in Foreign Lan-guages

White, Non-

Hispanic

Black, Non-

Hispanic

Hispanic Asian or Pacific

Islander

American Indian/ Alaskan

Native

Race, ethnicity unknown

Non-resident

alien

Total 22.820 14.517 790 3.313 1.074 111 1.435 1.580

Men 6.836 4.477 210 851 285 39 479 495

Women 15.984 10.040 580 2.462 789 72 956 1.085

Bachelor's 18.386 12.364 707 2.784 903 97 1.096 435

Men 5.370 3.707 182 719 247 37 363 115

Women 13.016 8.657 525 2.065 656 60 733 320

Master's degree

3.407 1.690 73 435 123 11 270 805

Men 1.056 571 25 97 27 1 88 247

Women 2.351 1.119 48 338 96 10 182 558

Doctor's degree

1.027 463 10 94 48 3 69 340

Men 410 199 3 35 11 1 28 133

Women 617 264 7 59 37 2 41 207

“Thanks for a wonderful presentation. The

kids loved you. It was easy to see the way

they crowded around you at the end and reacted during the presentation. Thanks

for making a positive impact on their day.

I guarantee that you made an impression

that some will carry with them always, not just today. That is one of the best benefits

of being a teacher.” Angie Nelson-Pico,

Bolton Elementary School, Winston-Salem,

NC

Testimonials

An enormous "GRACIAS" to all the parties who made Professor Krishauna Hines' visit to Wake-field High School last Thursday, September 13, 2007, an indisputable success! She captivated the attention of our students and faculty, alike, with her interactive and thought-provoking presentation "Brief History of the Afro-Latino and Afro-Francophone." Michelle Fulwider, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC

Dear Beth, Krishauna, Leslie, and Rob

“We appreciate your participation yesterday in the leadership seminar! It was a wonderful ex-perience for everyone in attendance. You provided excellent information, wonderful real world

experiences, and terrific enthusiasm for teaching in your presentations. The beginning teach-

ers in the audience gained much from your expertise, and we are very appreciative of your

partnership with us. We look forward to working with you in the future.” Dr. Mary Lynn Redmond, Wake Forest University, NC

“The Spanish teacher and I both commented

on how well behaved and interested the kids

were in their Spanish lesson after having seen your presentation.¨ Velvet McGregor, Cook

Elementary School, Winston-Salem, NC

¨I am happy to report that our enrollment of African-American students is increasing, and it

has been a joy to promote membership in AAL. I’m so excited about this organization, and I

hope that next year we can expand the outreach to even younger students. Some of the intern

teachers who have now graduated are ready to help. AAL is one of the things that has made

me happiest in my professional life, and I intend to support it long after I retire.”

Dr. Lee Wilberschied, Cleveland State University, OH

Krishauna,

Thank you SO much for your outstanding presentation today! You truly did a fantastic

job! Everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed what you did today and I have the

evaluations to prove it. Thanks again and hopefully we can have you come again some-time.

Take care,

Eddie Waddell Director of Student Activities

Forsyth Technical Community College

Selected Speaking

Engagements and Presentations/Frequency

Selected Speaking

Engagements and Presentations/Frequency

Upcoming/Pending

Presentations

2012-2013

East Chapel Hill High School (2x), Chapel Hill, NC

Zebulon Middle School, Zebulon, NC

Paisley IB Magnet School, Winston-Salem, NC

The Kinkaid School, Houston, TX Testimonial Enclosed

Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC

Salem College, Winston-Salem, NC

Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Curriculum Day, Charlotte, NC

Reynolds High, Winston-Salem, NC (2x)

AESA National Conference, Seattle Washington

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC Testimonial Enclosed

Bolton Elementary, Winston-Salem, NC Testimonial Enclosed

Union County Curriculum Day, Waxhaw, NC

NC A&T State University Greensboro, NC

Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC Testimonial Enclosed

Mount Tabor High, Winston-Salem, NC (3x)

Mount Tabor High, Winston-Salem, NC (4x)

Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC (3x)

Testimonial Enclosed

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Testimonial Enclosed

Cook Elementary, Winston-Salem, NC Testimonial Enclosed

Carver High School, Winston-Salem, NC (2x)

Upward Bound Youth, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC

NC Governor’s School, Winston-Salem, NC (Invited Annually)

More Testimonials

Fees & Expenditures

Krishauna Hines-Gaither (center) at East Chapel Hill High in Chapel Hill, NC

during an Afro-Hispanic Presentation for Hispanic Heritage Month

The blood that unites us is thicker than the waters that divide us! Professor Hines-Gaither appreciates each invitation and makes every effort to meet the needs

of her audience. All presentations are highly energized, fully participatory, and tailored to meet

the needs of the audience. The honorarium is determined by multiple factors including: length of presentation, quantity of presentations, type of presentation, travel to the institution, and

the inclusion of a workshop. Her principal goal is to share the information with students,

educators, and the community. She believes that as we discover languages and cultures, we discover the world. For this reason, Professor Hines-Gaither wants to make her research

available and accessible to as many audiences as possible. Professor Hines-Gaither also en-

courages interdisciplinary audiences and collaborations with area institutions.

A conversation between Professor Hines-Gaither and the host will be necessary to determine

fees and finalities.

NOTE: February (in particular) and September-October are booked quickly due to Black History

Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. Please contact Professor Hines-Gaither in advance for

these months.

There are no mileage fees for presentations in Forsyth & Guilford Counties. Mileage fees are as-

sessed for greater distances or they may be included as an addition to the honorarium. When

applicable, the host shall incur all airfare and lodging costs respectively.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

08/07 Hines, K.L., (August, 2007) Engaging African-American Students in Language Study. The Language Educator: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

02/07 Hines, K.L. (Feb, 2007). Languages for All: Bridging the Retention Gap for African-

American Students through Multicultural Instruction. The Catalyst: Foreign Language Asso-ciation of North Carolina

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 11/2011 Hines, K. L. Increasing enrollment of African-American students in World Language Programs. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Denver, CO

10/2011 Hines-Gaither, K. & Wallace, A. Stop! Drop! & Roll! Ignite the fire in your students. Foreign Language Association of NC, Winston-Salem, NC 11/2009 Baldwin, LW, Hines-Gaither, K, Johnson-Love, J, Redmond, ML. Teacher Leaders: Shaping the future of the foreign language profession. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Diego, CA. 11/2008 Hines, K. L. Celebrating the African Diaspora through Film. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Antonio, TX. 10/2008 Hines, K.L. Incorporating the African Diaspora into Foreign Language Instruction. Foreign Language Association of NC, Winston-Salem, NC.

11/2008 Davis, J.J., & Hines-Gaither, K, Jenkins, T. Building Networks to Promote World Languages amongst African American Students. ACTFL AAS SIG. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Antonio, TX. PANEL DISCUSSIONS 11/2011 Promoting Languages among African-American Students: Addressing the Achievement

Gap, Retention, and Successful Completion of World Language Study. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Boston, MA Co-Panelists: Reginald Bess (Morris College), Richard de Meij (Nursing Academy, CT), Angela Jackson (Harlem, NY, Global Language Project)

11/2007 Recruiting Minorities in Foreign Language Programs and Teacher Education Departments:

Reflections of successful foreign language educators, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Antonio, TX

Co-Panelists: Dr. James Davis, Howard University, Dr. Zena Moore, University of Texas- Austin 04/2007 Reaching Diverse Learners: Institutions of Higher Education North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Coordinator: Helga Fasciano, Foreign Language Consultant for NCDPI