An atypical career path led this lover of life to take up the challenge of a career change. After graduating from the Université de Sherbrooke with a degree in business administration (marketing option), this Canadian native worked in the field for some 8 years. Her lifelong passion for teaching led her to obtain a second Bachelor’s degree in preschool and elementary education from the Université du Québec à Montréal, in order to realize her dream of becoming a teacher! Upon graduation, Martine began her career in an English school board in Montreal, teaching French immersion to English-speaking first graders.