Madison majored in French and Secondary Education with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL) at Saint Michael's College in Vermont.
This fall, she will be teaching multilingual learners at an elementary school in Vermont!
Some Fun Facts About Madison
- Theme Song: Stick Season (Noah Kahan)
- Happy Place: Annecy, France
- Favorite Word in Another Language: Chouette – Literally "owl," but it's also used to describe something as cool or nice.
- Study Abroad: Grenoble, France and Seoul, South Korea
- Motto (in French above): *Later, it will be too late. Our life is now.
What are you most excited about when you think of your future classroom?
I am really excited to build positive relationships with students and create a safe environment for learning. I am also excited to grow students' interest in learning languages and about different cultures.
What activities or experiences would you say have most prepared you to enter the classroom or profession?
While learning how to be an educator, my observations of other teachers and my student teaching experience have prepared me the most for this profession. I learned so much from my cooperating teachers and from my experience teaching classes by myself for an entire semester.
Additionally, my experiences abroad have also prepared me to be a language teacher. I will be able to use the language and cultural knowledge that I learned abroad to better teach my students.
What makes an amazing language educator?
An amazing language educator is one who creates a positive and dynamic learning environment so students are engaged, encouraged, and excited to learn a new language. They also make sure all students feel comfortable using and practicing the language.
A great language educator brings many different cultures into the classroom and curriculum so students grow their global knowledge and respect for all people in our world. They make the language classroom a place that is fun and welcoming for all learners.
What has been the impact of the LCF Teacher Scholarship Program on your experience becoming a language teacher?
The LCF Teacher Scholarship Program has helped me pursue my passion for language teaching. It also has connected me to a great community of other language educators.
You’re invited!
- Explore the Teacher Scholarship Program and refer aspiring teachers in your network.
- Hear reflections from Madison and fellow graduates in a short video!
- Share your #LanguageDream on social media @LangConnectsFdn.