West Ada educator named Language Teacher of the Year

Emily Blackburn, a French teacher at Mountain View High School in the West Ada School District, has been selected as the 2025 Idaho Language Teacher of the Year by the Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture (IATLC).
Emily Blackburn, the 2025 Idaho Language Teacher of the Year.

This award celebrates educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and contributions to language teaching and learning in Idaho.

Blackburn’s nomination received support from administrators, colleagues, students, and friends within the language education community.

Blackburn will represent Idaho regionally at the Pacific Northwest Council for Languages (PNCFL) Conference in April, which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska.

“We are thrilled to honor Emily Blackburn as Idaho’s Language Teacher of the Year,” said Omar Ponce, President of IATLC. “Her commitment to excellence and her positive influence on the language education community make her truly deserving of this award. We look forward to celebrating her achievements.”

The Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture promotes excellence in language education through supporting educators, fostering collaboration, and recognizing outstanding contributions to the field.

Idaho EdNews Staff

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