Publications, Speaking & Media
Recent Publications
Leone, Hélène H. (2024).
Understanding the shortage of qualified French-language teachers in Canada.
(In Print)
Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World.
Editors: Mehdi Lazar and Fabrice Jaumont. CALEC-TRB Books.
Dr. Leone explores Canada’s growing shortage of French-language teachers and discusses strategies to strengthen bilingual education in multilingual societies.
Leone, Hélène H. (2024).
From Crisis to Opportunity:
Education and Lifelong Learning in the Pursuit of the 2030 Agenda.
United Nations.
Contributor to Education & Academia Stakeholder Group
- Sectoral Position Paper to the High-Level Political Forum 2024
Leone, Hélène H. (2024).
The post-pandemic re-positioning of a Canadian bilingual offshore school in the Paris region: The value-added of purpose, presence, and place.
(In Print)
Policies and Pedagogies of Canadian Offshore Schools:
Geopolitical Dynamics, Internationalization, and New Modalities of Coloniality.
Co-Editors: Fei Wang & André Elias Mazawi, University of British Columbia
This paper discusses how the Canadian bilingual offshore school in the Paris region adapted in the post-pandemic era, focusing on the significance of purpose, presence, and place.
Recent Speaking Engagements
Understanding the Shortage of French Teachers in Francophone Minority Settings
La Voix des Mots: Fenêtres de l'évolution au sein des communautés francophones, CEFCO, Burnaby, Canada (May 2025)
Dr. Hélène Leone explored how the French teacher shortage was reshaping classroom practice and student learning, drawing on her dual perspective as a teacher educator and founder of a bilingual international school in Paris, France.
Perspectives on Education at the United Nations
Learning Planet Festival, Virtual (2025)
Dr. Leone discussed fostering resilience through learning as a pathway to achieving the SDGs.
SDG Action and Impact through Teacher Education
Higher Education Forum, University of Glasgow, Scotland (2023)
Dr. Leone discussed how teacher education programs can align with the SDGs, focusing on creating inclusive and sustainable educational practices.
The Post-Pandemic Repositioning of a Canadian Bilingual Offshore School
6th International Academic Conference on Teacher Learning, Amsterdam, Netherlands (2023)
Dr. Leone’s presentation addressed strategies for post-pandemic adaptation in bilingual education, particularly for offshore schools in international settings.
SDG Impact and Global Education
Global Education Leadership Conference, Paris, France (2023)
Dr. Leone explored the role of bilingual education in achieving the SDGs and the importance of purpose-driven education in multicultural environments.
Media Presence & Interviews
Article
Hélène Leone: « Notre école canadienne à Paris »
French Morning, March 12, 2023
Dr. Leone discusses the founding of the Canadian International School of Paris and the importance of bilingual education in today’s interconnected world.
Interview
Enrollment Trends Post-Brexit
Bloomberg News, Paris (2023)
Dr. Leone shares her views on the impact of Brexit on international enrollment trends, particularly in European educational institutions.
Podcast
La Révolution Bilingue
French Morning, January 2023
Dr. Leone talks about the future of bilingual education and its role in shaping global citizens.
Video Interviewee
French Specialization
Faculty of Education & UBC Studios, Vancouver (2022)
Dr. Leone discusses the growing importance of multilingual education in preparing students for a globalized world.
Video Interviewee
Le plurilinguisme : Vecteur d’influence, d’attractivité et d’émancipation
Assemblée Nationale, Paris (2018)
Dr. Leone participated in a symposium on multilingualism, discussing how multilingualism can be a tool for personal empowerment and global influence.
Magazine Interview
Stratégies et Marchés Internationaux - Canada
Les Cahiers d’Échanges, Paris (2017)
Dr. Leone shares her insights into Canada’s educational strategies and its role in international markets.
Cover Feature
Expatriates Magazine
Issue 21, Paris (2016)
Dr. Leone is featured on the cover, discussing her experiences as an educational leader in Paris.
Live TV Interview
Téléjournal Colombie-Britannique
Radio-Canada, Vancouver (2015)
Dr. Leone was interviewed about the opening of the Canadian International School of Paris and its significance to the local community.
Interview
Plongée dans l’École Canadienne Internationale de Paris
Ici Colombie-Britannique, Radio-Canada, Vancouver (2015)
Dr. Leone reflects on the Canadian International School of Paris’s inaugural year and discusses its impact and success.