Teachers
-
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.…
-
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…
-
Shout Out 📣 September 2023
Read more: Shout Out 📣 September 2023The September 2023 NSE Shout-Out goes to Samantha Carraher, Spanish teacher at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. Mrs. Carraher was nominated by one of her students, who expressed that “Mrs. Carraher has a true passion and love for teaching students the Spanish language and everything that makes Hispanic culture beautiful. Through the integration…
-
Webinar: Advantages of the NSA
Read more: Webinar: Advantages of the NSAThe National Spanish Assessment (NSA) is an online, standardized assessment tool which tests both achievement and proficiency via computer-graded and rater-graded modules for students studying the Spanish language and is administered by the National Spanish Examinations (NSE), a program of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). This tool for teachers was originally created in 2018, written from the…
-
Teacher Blog: Teacher Travel to Guatemala 2023
Read more: Teacher Blog: Teacher Travel to Guatemala 2023The National Spanish Examinations (NSE) offers awards for teachers who are AATSP members and administer one of our exams. This year, the winner of the 2023 Travel Abroad with The Pulsera Project is Cara Bucciarelli, who teaches at at La Salle II Magnet School in Chicago. This Summer, Ms. Bucciarelli had the chance to travel to Guatemala to…
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
- 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 - Meet Our 2024 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners
The AATSP Exams (NSE) office is committed to providing teachers with opportunities to continue their professional development. To this end,… Read more: Meet Our 2024 AATSP Conference Stipend Winners