Her presentation, “Small Community, BIG Love," addressed the unique aspects and challenges of managing a successful ESL program in a rural school system. Colburn presented with the goal of sharing practical and actionable strategies to meet the needs of multilingual learners and immigrants in rural/small communities. Her passion for helping newcomers, coupled with the generosity of the Marion County, Alabama community, are integral to this program and a testament to the power of working together for success.
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Ana Colburn, Marion County ESL Teacher, Presents at the AMTESOL Conference
February 4, 2022