Teacher Candidate Sarah Tassone Wins Award for Demonstrated Excellence as a French Second Language Teacher

Congratulations to Sarah Tassone, a Bachelor of Education (BEd) teacher candidate in the Intermediate/Senior division at the Thunder Bay campus, for receiving the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association’s Helen G. Mitchell Award.

This award recognizes one graduating student from each Faculty of Education in Ontario who exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding French as a Second Language teacher.

Sarah was nominated by James Steele, a Contract Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, with additional support from Mike Filipetti, Placement Experience Coordinator. Her nominations highlighted her excellence in BEd program courses and practicums, as well as her ability to apply effective second-language teaching methodologies that foster student success.

Sarah’s first teachable subject is French, which was also the focus of her undergraduate degree at Lakehead University.

Set to graduate in June, Sarah shared: "I have always been passionate about languages, and have been particularly dedicated to the French language for the past decade. Receiving this award is an incredible honour. As both a student and a future French teacher, I recognize the lack of resources available for French-as-a-Second-Language learners. I can’t wait to change that and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of language learners!"

Congratulations, Sarah!