NNEST-IS:Who we are? Katya Nemtchinova, Seattle Pacific University USA Why did I join NNEST? Braine, G. (1998, February/March). NNS and invisible barriers in ELT. TESOL Matters, p.14. Jenin, A. (1998, February/March). I wish I heard a different story. TESOL Matters, p.14.

Why should you join NNEST IS? A great opportunity for professional development Allows you to network with colleagues from all over the world Enjoy the benefits of NNEST newsletter and list-serve Gain access to TESOL award for an outstanding paper on NNES issues Add your voice to TESOL to help recognize the importance of NNES issues

History of NNES movement 1996: George Brown organized a colloquium “In their own voices: non-native speaker professionals in TESOL” 1998: NNEST caucus formed Leadership in TESOL Growing body of research Braine, G. (Ed.). (1999). Non-native educators in English language teaching. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.  Kamhi-Stein, L. D. (Ed.). (2004). Learning and teaching from experience: Perspectives on Nonnative English-speaking professionals. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. Llurda, E. (Ed.) (2005). Non-native language teachers: Perceptions, challenges, and contributions to the profession. New York: Springer. Mahboob, A. (forthcoming) (Ed.). Nonnative English speakers in TESOL: A Resource book. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

History of NNES movement 2008: NNEST Interest Section formed Goals: To promote, develop, and advance academic and professional awareness of the role of NNEST professionals in the field; To stimulate scholarship, research, and professional development by sponsoring special projects, Convention sessions, and publications in all media To create a nondiscriminatory professional environment for all TESOL members regardless of native language, race, and place of birth; To enhance and empower the professional growth of its members; To serve as an advocate and resources for NNEST communities and individuals in professional matters.

NNEST today and tomorrow a global organization that reaches out to NNES members of the profession commitment to advocacy, advancing the status of the profession, and affording professional development resources networking and collaboration on education and research projects JOIN NNEST IS TODAY!