Who We Are

The Vermont French Learning Hub (VTFLH) connects Vermont families, caregivers, and campuses with joyful, practical French-learning experiences. We lower barriers to language learning through community events, simple tools for parents, and partnerships that make French visible, social, and fun.

Board Members & Lead Volunteers:

• Lisa Choux — Treasurer & Operations guru.

• Leslie Parker — Secretary & Community and family engagement.

• Rachel Villéger — President & Early childhood learning expert.

• Taryn Hennebicque — Communications & Parent advocate.

• Thibault Dody — Website designer & Parent advocate.

  Together, they launched VTFLH to address a simple need: make French accessible at home and in community spaces, while welcoming families at every level—from “day 1” beginners to bilingual households.

Our Mission

• Access: Make French learning possible for any Vermont family that’s already working hard or curious to try.

• Community: Build friendly, low‑pressure spaces where kids and caregivers can practice together.

• Momentum: Offer simple resources and events that keep families engaged month after month.

2025 Impact At‑a‑Glance

• ~50 families reached (approximately 100 children) through outreach, events, and resource sharing.

• Soft Launch (Sept 20, 2025): ~40 attendees celebrated our kick‑off.

• 9 community meetups (Fall 2025):

  • 6 Wiggle Room Infant & Toddler meetups

  • 3 Parent‑led Thursday Playdates

• Total participation: Close to 100 attendees across 4 months of programming.

• Nonprofit milestones: Registered as a 501(c)(3); accepting donations in 2026.