At CASLT’s AGM and Networking Day on October 16, 2026, Stéphanie Garand was appointed to CASLT’s Board of Directors. French immersion teacher Sharon Lonsberry also officially started her term as National Council representative for Saskatchewan, succeeding Tara Dryburgh, who completed her six-year term in the role.
Read on to get to know these accomplished language educators!
Board of Directors: Stéphanie Garand
Stéphanie Garand, M. Ed., is the Director of the French Immersion and French: Communication and Culture programs at the Winnipeg School Division. With over 20 years of experience in French immersion education, she is herself a graduate of this program. Stéphanie holds a master’s degree in education with a specialization in multilingualism and is passionate about learning languages and improving teaching practices.
A proud Franco-Métis educator, Stéphanie places great importance on language, culture and identity in her leadership work. As an educator, coach, and pedagogical leader, she is committed to creating inclusive and inspiring learning environments. She believes we are all language learners, a conviction that guides her work on transformational learning and leadership.
National Council: Sharon Lonsberry
Sharon Lonsberry’s 25+ year teaching career as a second language consultant has taken her from national and international programs to rural Saskatchewan and Alberta. She has taught in and led English as an additional language (EAL), Core French, Intensive and Post-Intensive French, and French immersion programs. Sharon has also worked as a curriculum consultant for Alberta Education and the Meewasin Valley Authority. She is passionate about language learning, land-based learning, and, most recently, the revitalization of Indigenous languages. She loves to travel, read, and spend time with her family and friends.
