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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, CASLS staff would like to express our extreme gratitude to everyone working diligently in the language education field. At CASLS we believe strongly in our core values, which are:
•    Everyone has the ability to learn a second language and should be provided with that opportunity.
•    Meaningful communication is the purpose of language learning.
•    Teachers and learners play a vital role in language learning.
Thank you to our InterCom readers who inspire us everyday to do the best work we can in order to support them in their profession.

“I'm most thankful for the chance to meet and work with so many great individuals from different parts of the world. Sharing my knowledge with others and having a good time while we learn is all I could ask for in a professional career, and I am so fortunate that I have that working at CASLS.” – Ben Pearson, Digital Technologies Associate

“I'm thankful for the diversity of people, language, and voices who each contribute to the vibrant, interwoven tapestry of our lives.” - Lara Higgins, Graphic Designer

“I’m grateful for an exciting, fulfilling, and challenging job. For the chance to work with colleagues who inspire me. And for new friends.” – Christopher Daradics, Language Technician

“I am grateful for a job I love and the opportunity to work with such amazing people, both at CASLS and in the larger, international, language learning community.” – Julie Sykes, Director

“I am thankful for the wonderful people that I get to work with at CASLS. Also for my children, farmers’ markets, my local newspaper, and DIY almond milk.” – Kim Larsen, Office Specialist 2

“I'm thankful for the support of my family and friends.  I'm thankful to work with such an awesome team of people at CASLS, who are all not just coworkers but also my friends.” – Carl Burnstein, Educational Software Developer

“I am grateful for family nearby, all happy and healthy, a job I love, and to be living in a beautiful part of the country.” – Linda Forrest, Research Director

“I'm grateful for humanity's diversity of thought and ways of living, and I'm especially grateful for the power of our many languages to give us the gift of understanding each other, all over the world and even across time.” – Lindsay Marean, InterCom Editor

“I am thankful for educators. Everyday, they roll up their sleeves and improve the lives of our students and the trajectory of our world.” – Stephanie Knight, Language Technology Specialist

“I am thankful for a healthy and loving family; working alongside colleagues who are intelligent and diligent; the beauty of Oregon's scenery; and a yoga practice that keeps me centered.” – Mandy Gettler, Associate Director

“I am thankful for the love and support of family and friends - and thankful that my work life is spent with a team of talented and committed people whom I consider to be friends.” – Linda Ellis, Business and Financial Development Coordinator

“I am thankful for working in a respectful working environment and with great people who love and care about each other. I am thankful for all the supports which are available for me when I need them.” – Li-Hsien Yang, East Asia Programs Director

“I am thankful for all educators working tirelessly-- and often without thanks-- to inspire and guide students of all ages to explore, think for themselves, and follow their passions.” – Renée Marshall, International Programs Specialist