Annual General Meeting and Networking Day 2025

Professor, Nipissing University

Callie Mady

Callie is currently a professor in the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. Her research interests include French as a second language education and multilingual language acquisition with a focus on minority populations, particularly immigrants and students with learning difficulties. Callie was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research from Nipissing University.

Previously, Callie has taught English, French, and Spanish at the elementary and secondary levels. She has also co-published 15 books to support students learning French as a second language. In 2015, she was awarded the Robert Roy Award from CASLT for her contributions to the field.

Vice Principal, Viamonde School Board; Consultant; PhD Candidate, York University

Eric Keunne

Eric Keunne is a distinguished educator and consultant with over 19 years of experience in teaching, educational leadership, and community involvement. He began his career as a teacher in Cameroon, making him an internationally trained teacher. He holds an M.A. in French Studies from York University and an M.Ed. specializing in International Development and Education from Newcastle University (UK). Eric has taught in the French Department at York University and at the Faculty of Education at Brock University. He excels in curriculum development, professional development, and inclusive teaching practices.

As a Ph.D. candidate at York University, Eric’s research focuses on Globally Networked Learning (Apprentissage en Réseau International, ARI) as a lever for the professional development of French language teachers in Cameroon and Canada (Ontario). Eric has presented at numerous conferences, authored a book on language teaching and learning, and regularly contributes to French media such as Radio-Canada, Ici Ontario, and CHOQ FM. Deeply involved in the Francophone community in Ontario, he advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education through his leadership and research efforts.

Master’s Student in Education; Research Assistant

Asmaa Mostefaoui

Asmaa Mostefaoui holds a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Before moving to Canada to pursue a Master’s degree in Education at the Université de Sherbrooke, she taught English in Algeria for two years. Her research focuses on the professional identity development of internationally educated teachers (IETs) in Quebec. In addition to her studies, she works as a research assistant on projects related to teacher recruitment, resilience, and retention. Drawing from both her personal journey and academic research, she offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by IETs in Canada.

Pedagogical Consultant and Project Manager, Collecto, Federation of CEGEPs

Florence Sedaminou Muratet

Florence Sedaminou Muratet is a distinguished educator with over 20 years of experience in French and humanities education. Florence has a wealth of experience in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Her extensive background in language didactics and FSL instruction, coupled with her strong experience in pedagogical consulting, makes her a strong project lead for CASLT’s Pathways to Success Project.

Throughout her career, Florence has developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies for diverse, multilingual, and multicultural contexts, including in Hong Kong, France, South Africa, and Canada. At McGill University, she spearheaded the modernization of French study programs, incorporating digital technologies for francophone lecturers. This experience provided her with crucial insights into the integration challenges faced by FTTs in the Canadian educational system. Florence’s commitment to accessible, inclusive, and universal education, combined with her innovative pedagogical practices, will contribute significantly to supporting FTTs in Canada.