Show:
All about Madame!
How to help your student!
Things you should know about!
Miscellaneous
100
How long have you been teaching?
I am beginning year number 38! It still is fun!
100
I don't «parler» the «français»...how can I help my student?
#1. CANVAS! Know how to log on (have your student show you) and stay tuned! You will see what has been going on and what has been assigned.
100
What extracurricular activities exist for French students?
French Club! Students are signing up now and will be voting on officers next week. Activities may include folk dancing, Christmas at the Zoo, a trip to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, dining at Petite Chou in Broadripple, watching French movies...
100
The largest French-speaking city is Paris. Which city is #2?
Montréal! (Lyon and Marseille tie for #3)
200
Tell us about your family!
My husband, George, was a Center Grove high school assistant principal for 20+ years and recently retired from the Indiana Dept of Ed. We have 2 adult children: Patrick, a software engineer at SalesForce (also a mentor for Red Alert Robotics!) and Katie, a digital specialist at Valve + Meter...both CG grads.
200
Okay, Canvas. How else can I help my student?
#2 SKYWARD!!! Ask your student about missing / low grades! Check back often! Be patient during the early weeks when one or two grades can have a huge impact on the student's grade!
200
What else?
French Honor Society is an honorary organization for students in French III, IV and AP. Students are selected to become members based on their French GPA.
200
Just how TALL was Napoleon Bonaparte?
He was 5'6". French systems of measurement were different back then!
300
And don't you have a fun-loving dog?
No, we have Bentley, a crazy 7-year old boxer.
300
Canvas, Skyward...what else ya' got?
#3 STAR! Students need to make good use of this 40-minute block of time that occurs 4 times/week. Students can meet with me or with a student tutor.
300
Any opportunities to study in France?
Oui! The Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages has a study program for 3rd-, 4th-, or 5th-year students in France. We frequently have students study abroad over the summer. 2 just returned from France a couple of weeks ago! Google IUHPFL for more info.
300
How long did this year's Tour de France last? 17 days / 20 days / 23 days / 26 days
23 days
400
What all do you teach?
I have two French II classes, two French III classes, one French IV, and one French AP class.
400
A student tutor, you say?
Yes! I am compiling a list of upperclassmen who are interested in helping their peers. Many do it to satisfy a National Honor Society requirement, while others do it just to help out. We've got great students at CGHS who are eager to help.
400
What's this I hear about Dual Credit?
Yes, students can earn 4 hours of university credit for French II (VU French 101) and French III (VU French 103). Sign up to get more details! Only $100 for each year-long course.
400
How many steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower?
1,710. Or three elevator rides!
500
What are your leisure time activities?
Reading, Traveling (ask me about Maine), Kettlebell-ing (5:15 AM...it's not a time, it's an attitude) and NOT cooking or cleaning.
500
Canvas, Skyward, STAR, Tutors...what else?
Ask them to PUT DOWN THEIR PHONE, iPad, GAME, WHATEVER AND STUDY!!!
500
Tell me more about French AP?
This is a fifth year course to prepare students for university-level coursework. The AP Exam in French will be offered in May.
500
What is the difference between a Macaroon, a Macaron and Macron???
A "macaroon" is a moist coconut cookie with a chocolate bottom layer. A «macaron» consists of two tiny, colorful cookies around a creamy center. «Macron» is the new president of France. No comment on the "macarena"!