Image: Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon / Canadian Parents for French (CPF) BC & Yukon announced on Tuesday (Sept. 26) that it has recognized Madison Hendry, a grade 8 Chief Dan George Middle School educator, with its 2023 Teacher Award. Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that furthers bilingualism by promoting opportunities to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abbotsford teacher honoured

Abbotsford French teacher, Madison Hendry, returns home to the district where she graduated

Sep 29, 2023 | 6:15 AM

ABBOTSFORD — French language educator Madison Hendry’s academic journey from Abbotsford to UBC and back to the Fraser Valley has come full circle.

Hendry, who graduated from the French immersion program in Abbotsford, has returned to the same school district to teach in French. Canadian Parents for French (CPF) BC & Yukon announced on Tuesday (Sept. 26) that it has recognized the grade 8 Chief Dan George Middle School educator with its 2023 Teacher Award.

Since 1992, CPF BC & Yukon has been proud to offer a financial award of $2,000 to one or two university students completing their post-secondary education studies and planning to teach French (immersion, intensive, core, or francophone) in BC or Yukon.

“It’s heartening to hear about former French immersion Dual Dogwood students who return to their school district to teach the next generation of French language learners,” said CPF BC & Yukon president Alex Hughes in a statement. “This annual award is one way Canadian Parents for French can celebrate those like Madison who have worked hard to launch their teaching careers in French.”

Hendry completed her Bachelor of Education degree at UBC (French immersion cohort), has a Bachelor of Arts as a French major from the University of the Fraser Valley and a DALF C1 (Alliance Française).

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Prior to starting this school year as a French immersion teacher, Hendry worked a few years with the Abbotsford School District as an Indigenous support worker. During that time, she helped translate Indigenous resources and presentations into French and facilitated many workshops in French for students and teachers alike.

Nominations for the award are accepted annually with a deadline of May each year. The results are announced each fall at the organization’s annual AGM and conference. Visit bc-yk.cpf.ca/en/teacher-awards for more information.

Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that advocates for bilingualism by promoting opportunities to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home.