Enseignante

In 1992, she moved to Trois-Rivières to take on new challenges. She secured a job as a caregiver for adult clients with intellectual disabilities at the CRDI of that time. Thus began a second career. After returning to her studies, she worked as a substitute teacher in high schools for 3 years in special education classes. The following years led her to teach primary school children living with various daily disabilities. Down syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, deafness, dysphasia, multiple disabilities, ASD, and various mental health issues are among the particularities encountered in these “extra”ordinary young learners. For about twenty years, she has been part of the large team at the Marie-Leneuf supra-regional school in Trois-Rivières, which welcomes approximately 120 students from the region with special needs. For the past 3 years, she has dedicated herself to students with severe to profound motor and intellectual disabilities. Inspired by the beneficial effects of animal presence, animal-assisted therapy training has brought a breath of fresh air and creativity to her professional practice.

Animal-assisted therapy practitioner (in training) – Bachelor’s degree in special education – Certificate in adapted childhood education – College diploma in applied arts