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Fulfill Your Raison D'être

with a rewarding career teaching French.

What's Your Raison D'être?

Teaching is about more than sharing knowledge. It’s about making a difference and impacting the lives of your students for the better. Teaching in French is no different.

The passion that drew you to teaching transcends languages. Embrace your raison d’être and spend every single day setting your students up for success, growing as a teacher, and opening eyes to the importance of the French language.

Embrace Your Raison D'être

Our Stories

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    Suzanne Pitts

    French Immersion Consultant, Alberta

    is giving students a sense of belonging and confidence beyond the classroom.

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    Doris Duret

    Retired Immersion Teacher, Alberta

    is helping students build a toolkit for future success.

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    Marie-Phillipe Lucas

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, Quebec

    is giving students a safe space to grow and learn about Francophone culture.

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    Amna Taghouti

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, Alberta

    is encouraging diversity and inclusion while supporting the growth of my students.

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    Christopher Afatsawo

    High School Immersion Teacher, Manitoba

    is giving students the opportunity to change their lives through language.

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    Chantal Ross

    Core French Language Consultant, Ontario

    is making language accessible and helping students find their voice.

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    Krista Gates

    High School Immersion Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is opening minds and giving my students tools for a successful future.

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    Ingrid Veilleux

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, British Columbia

    is helping kids express their identity through language and culture.

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    Jennifer McKenzie

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, Prince Edward Island

    is building the confidence of future generations and opening the world for them.

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  • Photo of Chloé McGuirk

    Chloé McGuirk

    High School Immersion Teacher, Prince Edward Island

    is keeping my cup full while inspiring students everyday.

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    Carmen Woo

    Coordinator, French Programs and Services, British Columbia

    is amplifying experiences through language.

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    Lisa Evans

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is growing in my career while sparking a love of learning in my students.

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    Paula Luby-Coughlan

    University Instructor, French Second Language Educator, Newfoundland and Labrador

    is sharing my enthusiasm for French and inspiring future generations.

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    Mitchel Sherar

    High School Immersion Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is giving my students countless pathways to success.

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    Suzanne Soum

    Retired French Teacher, Ontario

    is keeping French culture alive while positively impacting students.

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    Stephanie Winters

    Secondary Immersion Consultant, Alberta

    is enriching future generations with the gift of bilingualism.

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    Serge Duguay

    High School Immersion Teacher, Prince Edward Island

    is opening eyes and minds to new cultures through language.

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    Merrillee Reboullet

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, Alberta

    is giving students the confidence they can achieve anything.

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    Jeanette Chicoine-Darroch

    Retired Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is sharing my language while building impactful relationships.

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    Jessica Irvine

    Elementary Core Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is fostering respect and acceptance for other cultures.

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  • Photo of Natasha Molnar-Fluter

    Natasha Molnar-Fluter

    Immersion Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is motivating students to be their best while building a community of peers.

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  • Photo of Spencer Trerice

    Spencer Trerice

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, British Columbia

    is spreading passion for French while sparking curiosity in my students.

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  • Photo of Sarah Fedoration

    Sarah Fedoration

    Languages Manager, Alberta

    is making sure every student can unlock the benefits of learning a language.

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  • Photo of Élise Decarie-Jean

    Élise Decarie-Jean

    High School Immersion Teacher, Northwest Territories

    is encouraging the acceptance of other cultures.

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    Dave Butt

    Program Specialist, Newfoundland and Labrador

    is giving students and administrators the same opportunities given to me.

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    Melissa Longworth

    Future Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is helping my students reach their full potential and growing with them.

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    Dylan Trerice

    Middle School Immersion Teacher, British Columbia

    is empathetically guiding students while celebrating other cultures.

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  • Photo of Pierre-Etienne Lambert

    Pierre-Etienne Lambert

    Second Career as a Teacher, Ontario

    is equipping students with skills to better their lives.

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  • Photo of Monique Levesque

    Monique Levesque

    Elementary Immersion Teacher, Yukon

    is sharing the richness of First Nation culture with students through language.

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    Laun Shoemaker

    Second Career as a Teacher, Newfoundland and Labrador

    is helping kids uncover their untapped potential.

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  • Photo of Marline Al Koura

    Marline Al Koura

    High School Principal, Ontario

    is opening doors for my students.

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  • Photo of Carmen Vaugeois

    Carmen Vaugeois

    French Immersion Consultant, Alberta

    is giving students linguistic security while exploring new world perspectives.

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  • Photo of Sharlene Holliday

    Sharlene Holliday

    High School Immersion Teacher, Saskatchewan

    is experiencing unique opportunities and sharing French culture with students.

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  • Photo of Alyssa Radulescu

    Alyssa Radulescu

    First-Year French Teacher, Ontario

    is mentoring kids to their full potential.

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    Eartha Monard

    High School Principal, Nova Scotia

    is helping younger generations express themselves through culture.

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  • Photo of Alexia Forsythe

    Alexia Forsythe

    New Teacher, New Brunswick

    is serving my community and uplifting French culture.

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    Ahmad Rahal

    Future Teacher, Ontario

    is pursuing a career where I can share different cultures.

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Curious to learn more?

If you're interested in learning more about this campaign, contact Canadian Parents for French by phone at 613-235-1481 or by email at cpf@cpf.ca.

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