A Reflection Of The TESOL Convention 2025 In Long Beach, CA

Leslie Bohon, University of Richmond, Virginia, USA

The photographs that I submit to the newsletter are a visual representation of why I attend the TESOL conventions. These photos represent a “coming together” or convergence of motivated, like-minded educators who are working ferociously to provide the best language and intercultural academic experience that they can for their students. This professional stimulus alone is worthwhile, but when you couple it with the warmth and camaraderie of the ICIS team, the convention becomes an annual event I look forward to every year. Thanks to the ICIS team (and those who could not be there – we truly missed you)!

Networking Lounge at the Convention. Ours is the best group!

Another view of our dynamic group during the Networking Lounge at the Convention. After this, we had more fun at the social!

Esteemed Presenters, and Leadership taking a break in the Convention Center, L to R: Lori Edmonds, Barbara Lapornik, Leslie Bohon, and Josephine Prado

Some photos from presentations from our strand, including one we did with the Social Responsibility Interest Section, L to R: Josephine Prado, Barbara Lapornik, Quanisha Charles, Nichole McVeigh, and Qurina Slayhi

Leadership members enjoying the last few minutes in the Expo Hall. They had to ask us to leave! From L to R: Roxanna Senyshyn, Barbara Lapornik, Nichole McVeigh, Josephine Prado, Patricia Moon, and Leslie Bohon. See you next year!

Leslie Bohon, PhD, is Co-chair Elect 2025-26, and has been active in the ICIS leadership team for many years. For her day job, she teaches international students and conducts intercultural learning programs at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA, USA, as Director of English Language Learning. Her research interests are international student development / experience and intercultural competence.