Sébastien Saunoi-Sandgren, a French language and culture teacher at Breck School, has been named Minnesota’s French Teacher of the Year by the American Association of Teachers of French, Minnesota chapter.

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Sébastien is an outstanding example of a dedicated, professional educator. For over 20 years, he has been a leader in the field not only in the classroom, but also as conference presenter, ACTFL proposal reviewer, mentor, consultant to publishing companies, and curriculum builder, to mention a few of his roles. Respected for his professionalism, Sébastien has a keen interest in and grasp of pedagogy in the field of language acquisition. Whitney Clark, a colleague of his, explains that he “stays current with all of the new and different research being performed to help inform not only his own classroom teaching, but those of us who regularly engage with him on the subject.”

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Natalia Hernández, Head of School, sends these positive remarks:  “On behalf of the Breck School community, I want to extend my most sincere congratulations to Mr. Sébastien Saunoi on his recognition as the American Association of Teacher of French, Minnesota Teacher of the Year! Mr. Saunoi's excellence in teaching and leadership benefit Breck's French students and our overall academic program as well. Mr. Saunoi, you fill us with Mustang Pride! Congratulations!”

 

Congratulations, Sébastien! We are honored to have you represent us.

 

Your AATF - Minnesota Chapter Executive Board

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