GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION
Riverstone Public School's Teacher Wins Provincial Award for French Educator of the Year

Canadian Parents for French Alberta (CPF) and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium (AFLEC) are pleased to announce that Alissa Alas has been honoured with the inaugural French Second Language Educator of the Year Award. This is the first year the award has been presented in the province of Alberta.

Image (L-R): Riverstone Public School's Principal Jill Burgess, Diana Boisvert, Director of CPF and FLRC in Alberta, Alissa Alas teacher, Corinne Kruse Director of Teaching & Learning at GPPSD

Alissa Alas teaches at Riverstone Public School in Grande Prairie Public School Division. She is the French as a second language teacher in her school and promotes the use of French in her community. Alissa uses ingenious teaching methods along with utilizing the many French resources available at her school and through the French Language Resource Centre (FLRC), including games to encourage students' creativity and guide them in their French learning. Her passion for French education and culture motivates her students and the school. "At Riverstone, the French atmosphere is vibrant and flourishing thanks to Alissa's dedication, hard work and, most importantly, her passion for the language and culture," shares Diana Boisvert, Director of Alberta's CPF and FLRC.

Not only does she encourage her students, but because of her varied teaching methods, she pushes them to succeed - and they thrive. Many of her students have chosen to challenge the DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) primary level A1.1 exam. The examination assesses a student's proficiency in different areas, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, which are essential for mastering the language.

CPF and AFLEC congratulate Alissa and encourage her to continue sharing her passion for French. "Alissa is a pillar of French learning and support for her students and community," says Boisvert. "We know she will continue inspiring others."

About the French Second Language Educator of the Year Award
CPF Alberta and Alberta French Language Education Consortium recognize French Immersion and French Second language Educators, Leaders and Professionals! - Canadian Parents for French - Alberta

About Canadian Parents for French Alberta
CPF was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. Originally a
small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa, CPF has evolved into a proactive national network with 10 Branch offices and some 150 Chapters in communities
nationwide.