About MeMadame Blank is a native of France. She grew up in Brittany, in northwestern France. She received a Master’s degree in German studies from the Université de Paris-Sorbonne and later a Master’s degree in French literature and her teaching certificate in French and German (K-12) from Washington University in St. Louis. She taught French at Villa Duchesne – Oak Hill, the Alliance Française de St. Louis and, for 24 years, at UMSL, where she developed undergraduate courses in French culture, grammar and methods of translation. In her spare time, Madame Blank enjoys ice skating, reading, and watching movies. This is her forth year teaching at Incarnate Word Academy, She is very excited to teach her native language at all levels and to moderate the French Club. |
World Languages Department Goals
Teachers will assign one cultural investigation per year (French & Spanish III, IV & V) Cultural Investigations meet the Missouri Foreign Language Standard—Communities. Standard 5.1 indicates that students use language both within and beyond the school setting; Standard 5.2 indicates that students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment. Teachers will assign an oral presentation which requires students to conduct research using technology and communicate in the target language (French & Spanish I-V). Oral Presentations support Standard 1.3 which indicates that students present information, concepts and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. |
World Languages Department mission
The World Languages department at Incarnate Word Academy is dedicated to helping students communicate effectively in French or Spanish. The program cultivates an awareness and appreciation of the diversity of social and cultural values both in the United States and in other countries. In an increasingly global society and ever more diverse American culture, it becomes the responsibility of the Foreign Language department to give students the linguistic and cultural tools which will prepare them for their place in a far more interrelated world. Developing these skills expands their critical understanding and helps students make sound decisions about themselves as they relate to individuals, their community and the world. In the future, Women of the Word will be prepared to compete for career opportunities due to their additional linguistic abilities and expanded perspectives. |
IWA Grading Policy
Incarnate's Mission Statement
The mission of Incarnate Word Academy is to challenge young women of faith to achieve their God-given potential as academically successful Women of the Word, following the example of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, by promoting human dignity, thereby empowering themselves and others to make a positive impact on our world.
The mission of Incarnate Word Academy is to challenge young women of faith to achieve their God-given potential as academically successful Women of the Word, following the example of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, by promoting human dignity, thereby empowering themselves and others to make a positive impact on our world.