Two alumni from the Faculty of Education receive the Canadian Parents for French Excellence in Teaching Award

Marissa Bergeron and Bethany Scholfield, who both completed the Professional Development Program - French Module (PDP) offered by SFU's Faculty of Education, are this year’s recipients of the Canadian Parents for French (CPF) BC & Yukon Teacher Award ($2,000 each)!

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Marisssa completed the PDP in 2024. "Her creativity and playful approach—through activities like chapeau magique, Pauline le poussin, and mots perdus—make learning French joyful, inclusive, and full of exploration", as described by CPF.

Bethany completed the PDP in 2025. "Her passion for bilingualism, her culturally rich lessons, and her innovative projects, including the Wendat Dictionary Project, inspire students to see the real-life value of learning French", as highlighted by CPF. "Their dedication, energy, and ingenuity embody the spirit of French language education and inspire both students and colleagues alike". Since 1992, CPF BC & Yukon has offered a financial award to students completing their post-secondary education studies to teach French as a Second Language (Immersion, Intensive, or Core) in BC or Yukon. The CPF BC & Yukon Teacher Award is valued at $2,000, and up to two awards are granted each year.