French to go - Team and Founder

Our Team and Founder

Our mentors: the strength and relevance of international cooperation by women

Specialists in the French to go methodology, our mentors are women specializing in second languages and living abroad. They support your children in their French-language journey by providing them with authentic experiences.

Languages
French: Professional Proficiency
English: Conversational Level
Malagasy: Native Speaker

Professional Experience

Youth Mentoring
French Language Teaching
Creative Assistance
Event Coordinator
Human Resources Management

Professional Training

French to Go Level 2 Training

University Degrees

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
MBA in Marketing

Mialy was born and raised in Madagascar and has a daughter. She is spontaneous, expressive, and deeply humane. She creates an immediate connection with children thanks to her warm energy, natural humor, and ability to make every encounter lively and genuine. She puts children at ease and transforms a simple conversation into a moment of authentic connection.

Languages

French: Native speaker
English: Conversational level
Malagasy: Native speaker

Professional Experience

Teaching French
Entrepreneur - Job creation for women
Youth work

Professional Training

French to Go Level 1 training

University Degrees

International Business
Business Management
Banking and Accounting

Marine was born in France and is a mother of three. She currently lives in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Marine is bright, cheerful, and naturally organized. She guides children with remarkable patience and a calm presence. Her way of listening and leading makes each session smooth, reassuring, and deeply enjoyable. She creates a space where children can progress at their own pace, feeling both supported and confident.

Fondatrice de French To Go : 17 ans d’expertise sur le terrain et 7 certifications

Une expertise unique alliant l'expérience concrète sur le terrain et des compétences spécialisées en neurosciences de la langue seconde et du développement de la jeunesse.

Languages

French (native speaker)
English (professional proficiency)
Spanish (conversational level)

Field Experience

11 years in BC - CSF & FTG (2012-2025)

Youth Community Worker
French Teacher
Instructional Designer
Founder and Business Owner
2 years in Central America (2011-2012)
Community Volunteer

4 years in Quebec (2009-2011)

Youth Worker
Community Coordinator

Professional Training

Neuroscience of the Science of Emotions
Neurolinguistic Teaching Techniques
Neurolinguistic Instructional and Curriculum Design
French Phonetics

University Certifications

Youth Intervention (UQAM)
Cultural Animation (UQAM)
International Cooperation (UdeM)
Bachelor of Arts

Born and raised in Quebec, Valérie has dedicated herself to youth development since 2009. Her own journey toward trilingualism was shaped by immersive travels, fostering a lifelong passion for cultural exchange.

In 2012, she settled in British Columbia and began a dedicated career with the CSF (Centre de services francophones – French-speaking Francophone Centre). In 2018, she accompanied a group of CSF youth on a two-week expedition to Guatemala.

In 2019, driven by a desire to respond to a request from a mother in her rural community for more Francophone opportunities outside of school, Valérie founded French to Go to offer authentic opportunities to experience French beyond the classroom.

Today, Valérie combines her extensive field experience and teaching certifications to design support programs grounded in neuroscience. This support, which truly resonates with students, is aligned with Canadian research on second language acquisition and the development of a child's full potential.