Teachers
-
Empowering Educators: Announcing the 2025 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners
Read more: Empowering Educators: Announcing the 2025 AATSP Conference Stipend WinnersAATSP Exams is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 AATSP Teacher Conference Stipends. This award supports dedicated educators by providing them with the opportunity to attend the annual AATSP Conference, where they can engage in professional development, network with colleagues, and gain fresh insights to bring back to their classrooms. This year, we…
-
Meet our 2025 Teacher Travel Scholarship Winner
Read more: Meet our 2025 Teacher Travel Scholarship WinnerEach year, the Teacher Travel Award provides educators with the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic cultural experiences that enrich their classrooms and inspire their students. This year, we are thrilled to highlight Carol Bak, winner of the 2025 AATSP Exams’ Teacher Travel Abroad with The Pulsera Project Scholarship. She had the chance to travel…
-
From Conference to the Classroom: Margarita’s Inspiring Journey at the 2024 AATSP Conference
Read more: From Conference to the Classroom: Margarita’s Inspiring Journey at the 2024 AATSP ConferenceMeet Margarita de León Viera—a vibrant Spanish teacher from Puerto Rico now teaching in Nevada, and one of our 2024 recipients of the AATSP Conference Stipend. This past summer, she joined educators from across the country at the 106th Annual AATSP Conference in Portland, Oregon. With her sister Julimar (also a Spanish teacher!) by her…
-
Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the AATSP Programs Support Award 2025
Read more: Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the AATSP Programs Support Award 2025AATSP Exams is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 AATSP Programs Support Award. This award recognizes educators who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting Spanish language learning and Hispanic culture through their participation in AATSP Exams and other AATSP Programs, including Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH). This year, we are delighted to honor three…
-
2024 Teacher Travel Abroad Scholarship
Read more: 2024 Teacher Travel Abroad ScholarshipA Reflection on Participating in the Pulsera Project: What we do (and don’t do) matters! By Kimberly Tangaro, winner of the 2024 AATSP Exams’ Teacher Travel Abroad with The Pulsera Project Scholarship In July 2024, a group of ten Spanish teachers (Lisa, Amanda, Amy, Chrissy, Christina, Lea, Danielle, Rose, Jen, and Kimberly) from across the…
-
Exclusive Xperitas Discount for NSE Teachers!
Read more: Exclusive Xperitas Discount for NSE Teachers!Note: This article was edited on August 26, 2025 to reflect updated information for 2025-26. Are you ready to take your students’ language learning to new heights? With AATSP Exams’ partnership with Xperitas, an exciting opportunity awaits teachers who register their students for the National Spanish Exam (NSE) and plan a 2026 Spanish immersion program.…
-
Announcing Live Tuesdays for Teachers: Live Chats & Webinars with Claudia Kechkian
Read more: Announcing Live Tuesdays for Teachers: Live Chats & Webinars with Claudia KechkianThis October, AATSP Exams is excited to present a month-long series of live webinars and meetings, designed specifically for Spanish and Portuguese educators. Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, high school, or even at the college level, these sessions will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators. Join Claudia Kechkian, AATSP…
-
Meet Our 2024 SHH/SHA Award Winner
Read more: Meet Our 2024 SHH/SHA Award WinnerWe’d like to give a Shout-Out to Alondra Pacheco, winner of the 2024 SHH/SHA Award! Alondra is a Spanish teacher at University School in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2018, she established her school’s chapter of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Ms. Pacheco serves as president of Ohio’s AATSP Chapter. She is also a National…
-
Meet Our 2024 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners
Read more: Meet Our 2024 AATSP Conference Stipend WinnersThe AATSP Exams (NSE) office is committed to providing teachers with opportunities to continue their professional development. To this end, we offer stipends for teachers to attend the annual conference of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). This year, the winners of the AATSP Exams (NSE) Teacher Stipend Award are Kimberly Ponce de León and…
-
Meet Our 2024 Teacher Travel Scholarship Winner
Read more: Meet Our 2024 Teacher Travel Scholarship WinnerWe’d like to give a Shout-Out to Kimberly Tangaro, winner of the 2024 NSE & Pulsera Project Teacher Travel Scholarship to Guatemala! Kimberly is a high school Spanish teacher at Mililani High School in Hawaii, where she is also known as “Profe T” by her students. She has been teaching Spanish for over 10 years…
About Us
The AATSP Exams (NSE) promotes language proficiency and recognizes achievements in the studies of Spanish & Portuguese. Learn More >
📣 Shout-Out Nomination
The AATSP Exams (NSE) office enjoys bringing educators and students into the spotlight in appreciation of their dedication to the teaching and learning of Spanish, Portuguese, and their respective cultures. Fill out this form to nominate someone who should be recognized!
Community Spotlight
- Empowering Educators: Announcing the 2025 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners
AATSP Exams is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 AATSP Teacher Conference Stipends. This award supports dedicated educators… Read more: Empowering Educators: Announcing the 2025 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners - Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the AATSP Programs Support Award 2025
AATSP Exams is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 AATSP Programs Support Award. This award recognizes educators who… Read more: Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the AATSP Programs Support Award 2025 - Celebrating Creativity: Winners of the 2025 ¡Concurso Colorido!
The National Spanish Challenge (NSC) is an annual motivational contest designed to inspire elementary-to-middle school students to excel in their… Read more: Celebrating Creativity: Winners of the 2025 ¡Concurso Colorido! - Meet Our 2024 SHH/SHA Award Winner
We’d like to give a Shout-Out to Alondra Pacheco, winner of the 2024 SHH/SHA Award! Alondra is a Spanish teacher at… Read more: Meet Our 2024 SHH/SHA Award Winner