Myriam Lafrance

Myriam Lafrance has been working for French for the Future since 2008.  As Program Director, she has played a critical role within the organization and contributed greatly to its growth and vision.

Myriam is Franco-Ontarian.  Completely bilingual herself, she experiences firsthand the advantages of being able to speak both of Canada’s official languages.   Myriam has a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University and is presently completing a certificate in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Management at Ryerson University.  Shortly after graduating from McGill University, Myriam spent two years teaching French Immersion to First-Nations students in an isolated village in James Bay.  She later moved to Mexico where she taught in a bilingual (Spanish-English) school for three years.

Myriam is thrilled to be working towards a national goal she truly believes in: to make more students fluent in Canada’s two official languages.


Position
Executive Director

Hometown
Hearst, Ontario

Favourite activities
running, cooking, reading, travelling

Favourite French expression
Ben voyons!

How I practice French in everyday life
I work in French, listen to the radio in French, and try to read in French as much as possible

Why I think bilingualism is so important
It opens up your horizons and helps you understand many different cultures.

Favourite authors
Marie Laberge, Paolo Coelho

Favourite food
Sushi, Thai, Italian