Jeff Pageau
Jeff's Program
Jeff is a French teacher and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator at a high school in eastern North Carolina. He has traveled extensively throughout France, central Europe, eastern Canada, and Senegal. In 2011, he received a Fulbright-Hays scholarship to study in Senegal. He is the 2013 North Carolina World Language Teacher of the Year. Jeff is thrilled to be returning for his fifth summer with CIEE.
Posts
Allons-y!
Destination: Rennes, France. Rennes is famous for its patrimoine, its gallettes, and its beurre salé. It's home to a people who are proud of their celtic heritage and Breton cultural... keep reading
Les espaces verts
Gardens and public parks are as much a part of French culture as croissants and cheese. Public parks began to appear in the 19th Century. Citizens could gather on Sundays... keep reading
Un voyage dans le Finistère
We recently took our Global Navigators on a weekend excursion to the western regions of Brittany known as la Finistère. This region is the heart of Brittany's celtic heritage. While... keep reading
Avez-vous faim?
Each day, our students participate in a variety of activities that connect them to the local culture. A favorite each summer in Rennes is the Rennes Gourmand tour. The students... keep reading
Life in a host family
Another guest post from a program participant. This week, Oumy shares her experience living with a host family: Honestly, living with a host family has surprised me in the best... keep reading
Our First Week in Rennes: A student's perspective
This week, Connie L. reflects about her first week in Rennes: To foreigners, the name of the city Rennes probably does not receive as many nods of recognition as more... keep reading
Creating Real French Experiences
As a language teacher, one of the aspects of this program that I truly love are the Community Conversations. Here in France, we call them "OZlefrancais" (dare to speak French)... keep reading
Returning to Rennes
In three short weeks, I will be returning to Rennes. In many ways, Rennes feels like a second home to me now. It is familiar. When I think of Rennes... keep reading