Staff Biographies

Alexis Yildir
Centre Director. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), Licence ès lettres, Certificat d'enseignement secondaire, MBA. I believe in the power of the human mind and the resilience of young people. Time flies here in the best manner possible, on golden wings, as I see minds, at first with hesitation and then with confidence, leave the earth behind.

Jacqueline Barral, born in France, speaks German like a Bavarian and French and English like a Parisian. She came to Canada over 25 years ago and fell in love with the history and peoples of Manitoba. She has taught French as a first and second language to all age groups from 6 to 86. Published author and poet, lover of language, Jacqueline brings a deep knowledge of French coupled with a vast array of teaching techniques.