Visiting Colorado Springs, Colorado was a weight on my feet!

Three conferences, two countries, four cities…Summers are always the time of the year when I learn the most about myself, the cultures around me, and life in general.

This Summer 2024 

Each Summer, I am busy with conferences and I love them! This year I was part of two online conferences, and one in person conference in Portland, O.R.

Promotional graphic for summer conferences featuring a woman with curly black hair, wearing a blue top, smiling, alongside bold text promoting 6 webinars with Jennifer Whyte, set against a black background with purple and pink dotted patterns.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been part of the Annual Ci-Reboot Conference for four years now! This conference has been an incredible learning experience, allowing me to gain insights from some of the best World Language Teachers in the country.

If you are a World Language teacher, I highly recommend joining this conference. You'll gain access to amazing resources and tips that can transform your teaching. Plus, you can use my exclusive $10 off coupon to register today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive top-notch training from over 23 expert instructors.

Register now and elevate your teaching skills!

Promotional graphic for CI-Reboot online conference from July 7 to 11, 2024, featuring a photo of Jennifer Saldaña Whyte, with details about pre-conference from June 24 to 28, and themed words such as LGBTQ+, decolonization, interculturality, intersectionality, comprehensible input, stories, and social justice.
A presentation slide titled 'Exploring Afro-Latino Identity Through Literature' with photos of diverse Afro-Latino individuals and flags from Panama, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. The slide includes a colorful 'Panama' sign at the top and various flags and portraits of Afro-Latino people.
A man with a thoughtful expression poses in front of a dark background with orange accents, promoting a game called "Guess the Origin" which asks if the origin is the Dominican Republic or Panama.
A group of diverse smiling people gathered indoors for a group photo at a conference or event, with some wearing name badges.
A smiling woman and man standing together on a crosswalk in front of Powell's Books bookstore with a large sign advertising used and new books, in an urban area with tall buildings, trees, and pedestrians.
Flyer for the 4th Annual #CIRreboot, an online training event for comprehension-based teachers, scheduled for July 7-11, 2024, with pre-conference sessions from June 24-28, costing $149.00. Features photos of diverse speakers and organizers, including Dr. Bertha Delgado, Dr. Stephen Krashen, and others. Logos of sponsors and partner organizations are at the bottom.
We met with Karen from Fluency Fast and Command Performance Books in Portland.
Comic style announcement with a red background, yellow speech bubble with black text 'My Presentation', and a black left-pointing arrow.
A smiling young man with a surprised expression against a bright orange and yellow comic-style background, with bold black and white text in Spanish asking about the origin of the Dominican Republic or Panama.
Group of diverse women smiling in front of Portland, Oregon cityscape with mountains at sunset, promotional poster for the 106th AATSP Annual Conference.
“Acquire language through reading, not conscious learning. ”
— Steven Krashen
A group of four smiling people taking a selfie at a conference or event, with blue curtains and banners in the background.
A promotional banner for ATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) announcing their event in Panama from June 26-29, featuring a flag of Panama and a cultural dance performance with musicians and dancers in traditional attire.
Two people, a woman and a man, standing indoors in front of a presentation screen. The screen displays the cover of a book titled "Rey's Transcontinental Tale." The woman is wearing a navy blue dress and glasses, and the man is wearing a striped collared shirt and khaki pants. Both are smiling and smiling at the camera.
Group of women at a conference, standing near a presentation screen that reads "Bailamos: Integrating Dance into the Spanish Classroom."

Next year’s conference will be in Panama! If you are a Spanish teacher and have not become a member of AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese)…it’s time! The benefits are wonderful for you and your students. Become a member today! https://www.aatsp.org/

A colorful promotional graphic for the '5th Practical & Understandable' language learning event, featuring photos of diverse participants arranged in circles around the event details. The event is scheduled for July 29-31 and is sponsored by PopSuite, with a theme to celebrate communication.
Book cover titled "Rey's Transcontinental Tale: Panama to the United States" by Reinaldo A. Whyte. Features an illustration of a young girl with curly hair wearing a cap, standing in front of a vibrant, fiery scene with tropical plants, buildings, and animals in a colorful, animated style.
Book cover titled "Rey's Transcontinental Tale: Panama to the United States" featuring a young child with curly hair and a backpack, with a tropical background depicting a sunset, trees, and buildings.

This Summer for the Practical and Comprehensible conference, the theme is Celebrate! It’s such an honor to be a part of a wonderful lineup of presenters, experts in their areas.

Poster for a virtual conference titled "Practical & Comprehensible 5" happening July 29-31, with a speaker named Jenniffer Whyte, an Afrolatina teacher. The poster features her photo, event details, and colorful abstract backgrounds.
A colorful graphic celebrating Afro-descendants from Panama, featuring images of three women in traditional Caribbean attire with sashes, a man pointing to street signs, a stylized Panama flag, and a portrait of Afro-Panamanian women, all set against a vibrant background.

My family on the night before our youngest, Lizzie’s quinceañera.

¡Hola!

Thank you so much for stopping by! My name is Jenniffer Whyte and I am a Spanish teacher, mom of five kids, pastor’s wife, national presenter, trainer, student of life, and much more! I am an award-wining teacher and I absolutely LOVE to teach!

ACTFL Conference Washington, DC presenter-2019
Zumba Fitness instructor for the convention- Washington, DC 2019
ACTFL Boston 2022-presenter
African American Students Special Interest Group Meeting at the Boston ACTFL convention 2022
ACTFL's LILL Cohort 4 leadership training in Boulder, Colorado- June 2022
Presenter- ACTFL convention New Orleans 2018

Past Trips/Events/Conferences/Presentations

2023

  • FLAVA Webinar- presenter- Saturday, February 11th

  • Puerto Rico student trip-Lead teacher- February 18-23

  • University of Cinncinati- Presenter-UnBleach Your Curriculum: Representing Minorities in your Classroom- February 28, 2023

  • Spanish S.W.A.G- Presenter-weekend in Detroit, MI April 28-30th

  • I am not my Hair- Hair Show-presenter- June 3rd- Anniston, Alabama

  • Spanish Summer Camp- Anniston, Alabama- June 5-9

  • AATSP Conference in Salamanca, Spain- June 24-29

  • National Spanish Exam- Costa Rica Student trip- July 9-16th