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Meet our Speakers:

Kate Malone (NBCT) 
AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP English Language & Composition Teacher

Kate Malone is a National Board Certified Teacher who, during her 36 year career as an English Language Arts teacher, has taught every level and grade of high school English.  She currently teaches AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, and AP Research at Piedra Vista High School in Farmington, NM.  In addition to leading workshops for other AP teachers in New Mexico, Kate has been a reader for both the AP Lang and the AP Seminar exams.

Mirta Valdes-Bradner
Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language Teacher

Mirta Valdes-Bradner is an experienced AP Spanish Language educator with over 28 years in both private and public schools. Since 2012, she has been an AP Spanish Language exam reader and a strong advocate for AP programs. As one of 23 State Advocate Leads, she has significantly influenced legislation supporting AP education.

Her dedication has earned her several awards, including:

Caroline County Teacher of the Year (2022-23)
Maryland Language Educator of the Year (2023-24)
Maryland State Educators Association Minority Achievement Award (2023)
NEA Global Fellowship Recipient (2024)

Mirta continues to promote world language education and the benefits of AP programs, ensuring all students have access to quality learning opportunities.