The AATF, founded in 1927, is the largest national association of French teachers in the world with almost 10,000 members. It is organized around 73 local chapters and governed by a national Executive Councilof 18 members. National Headquarters are located at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. The AATF publishes the French Review and the National Bulletin and holds an annual convention which alternates between sites in Francophone countries such as Canada, France, and also in the U.S. Its award-winning Website[www.frenchteachers.org] contains a multitude of information and materials of interest to French teachers at all levels. The AATF also sponsors the National French Contest and National French Week (Nov. 8-14).

The Francophone heritage of North America is undeniable. One has only to look at a map to see that heritage in place names from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Montreal. (AATF Press Release)

The Florida Chapter of the American Association of Teachers has as its mission to provide French teachers in Florida an opportunity to connect to others who share the love of the French language and culture. All members are encouraged to contact the webmaster at shannonmckenna@myway.com or smckenna@bmchs.com to contribute to this site with articles, pictures of members and activities, notices of upcoming events and anything else you find helpful to other members.