Please attach a letter of support in which you show how the candidate demonstrates excellence and innovation and inspires students in their study of Russian language and culture.

You may wish to address the following factors:

• The nominee’s dedication to students’ linguistic and cultural development;
• The nominee’s commitment to professional growth, including participation in pedagogical workshops, conferences, programs, etc., and contributions or potential to contribute to the field of Russian language pedagogy;
• The nominee’s innovations in teaching, including the development of teaching materials (traditional or digital);
• The nominee’s efforts to promote Russian language and culture through organizing and participating in extracurricular activities or other outreach work;
• The nominee’s commitment to fostering students’ understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity of the Russophone world, creating an inclusive classroom environment, and practicing equitable pedagogical approaches.