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World Languages

"Second Language Acquisition research has shown that learners need as much exposure as possible to the target language for acquisition to occur. Learners need to be actively engaged with the target language. Just like learning to ride a bike or any other important skill, learning is best achieved by doing. For many learners, the precious minutes in our classrooms are the only opportunity in their day to experience the target language. We must maximize this exposure by providing a language-rich environment that prepares them for success in the real-world. Likewise, if the goal is for learners to have the proficiency to survive and thrive in the target culture, whether it be in our neighborhoods or across the ocean, then authentic target language experiences and materials must be provided." (ACTFL)

The Mount Olive High School World Languages Department is dedicated to enriching our students' comprehensive high school experience. Through the purposeful use of the target language in the classroom and exposure to all facets of language acquisition, students should leave their world languages program with functional fluency. We believe that students should not be taught grammar and vocabulary in isolation, but that these skills should be embedded into authentic, genuine, and engaging lessons that promote fluency and comprehension. Students will grow their global awareness through study of cultures, geography, and traditions.

The sum of wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single one can express all the forms and degrees of human experience.

Ezra Pound, The ABC's of Writing, 1934

World Language Course Offerings

Department Chair

Susan Pasqualone
susan.pasqualone@motsd.org
973-927-2208 ext. 7211

Department Staff Members

Spanish Teachers

Ms. Gonzalez
Phone: 7659
jennifer.Gonzalez@motsd.org


Mr. Bilbao
Phone: 7435
jose.bilbao@motsd.org


Ms. Cruz 
Phone: 7657
veronica.cruz@motsd.org


Ms. Lungo
Phone: 7658
carmen.lungo@motsd.org


French Teachers

Ms. Kerr  
Phone: 7652
elom.kerr@motsd.org


Ms. Van Stone
Phone: 7651
france.vanstone@motsd.org


Italian Teachers

Ms. Pirog 
Phone: 7656
christina.pirog@motsd.org


Mr. Viva
Phone: 7654
theodore.viva@motsd.org