TESOL Teacher Identity: Perspectives From Around the Globe
The establishment of a strong professional identity is crucial for TESOL practitioners. This safeguards both the profession and the academic discipline of TESOL. This is important if the TESOL profession is to be a strong advocate, and source of best practice, for English language learners. In this colloquium, TESOL educators from around the globe share their perspectives on the challenges, and victories, in developing or maintaining a professional identity for TESOL educators in various regions around the world.

Organizer: Misty Adoniou (TESOL Affiliate Leadership Council)
Chair: Janet Pierce (TESOL ALC)
Presenters: Kevin Cleary (Japan), Ana Maria Rocca (Argentina), Sufian Abu-Rmaileh (Saudi Arabia), Karen Cadiero-Kaplan (California), Michele de Courcy (Australia)
When and Where: March 21st  Convention Center A303 9:30-11:00am