Who We Are & Gratitude

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.

Co-Founders & Lead Volunteers:

• Lisa Choux — Co-Founder, Treasurer & Operations guru.

• Leslie Parker — Co-Founder, Secretary & Community and family engagement.

• Rachel Villéger — Co-Founder, President & Early childhood learning expert.

• 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.

We also want to extend a big THANK YOU to communications specialist and fellow parent volunteer, Taryn Hennebicque, for her invaluable guidance and support during the first phase of this important initiative.

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.

2025/2026 Impact At‑a‑Glance

• ~60 families reached through outreach, events, and resource sharing.

• Soft Launch Party: ~40 attendees celebrated our kick‑off in 2025.

• Fete de la Galette et du Carnaval: ~50 attendees celebrated carnival season in 2026.

• 17 community meetups:

  • 11 Wiggle Room Infant & Toddler meetups

  • 6 Parent‑led Thursday Playdates

  • First 2026 ZOOM Fireside Chat on raising bilingual children