Nadine Demers: The physical and mental health benefits of being active

29-08-2023

Nadine Demers' adventure began when she helped her new colleague launch FitSpirit at her school. Her discovery of this amazing project inspired her to take up the lead and accept the role of FitSpirit school leader at Saint-Anselme high school the following year.

Cynthia Boucher: leading a family that cares about the well-being of teenages girls!

15-02-2023

Cynthia Boucher heads up the sports department at Val-Mauricie high school in Shawinigan. When a friend and colleague told her about FitSpirit in 2013, Cynthia jumped on the occasion. And ever since, FitSpirit has been a part of the activities in her school and in her life.

Karine Mayer: building relationships of trust with girls!

09-02-2023

When Karine saw a TV ad for FitSpirit Celebrations, she was immediately overwhelmed with joy. An athlete, mother of three boys and grade 10 history teacher at Mont-Royal high school, Karine saw FitSpirit as the perfect opportunity to fulfill a dream of becoming a role model while tacking the problem of inactivity among teen girls.

Lyne Denis and Judith Gingras: The happiness of seeing girls thrive

06-02-2023

Lyne Denis is a recreation technician at the École Polyvalente in Saint-Jérôme, where she is a FitSpirit School Leader since the fall of 2011. Working in a school that welcomes a diverse student body, she was a big fan of the FitSpirit program right from the start because she sees the many benefits it offers: motivation, perseverance, a sense of belonging and a lot more!

Audrey Dupuis: Fostering healthy habits in teenage girls!

19-09-2022

While searching the internet for ways to help motivate her students to be active, Audrey Dupuis—a special educator at the des Boisés High School in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts—stumbled upon FitSpirit. Intrigued, she suggested FitSpirit to the school administration, who welcomed the new project with enthusiasm.

Lyne Thériault: Encouraging girls to be active

14-12-2021

11 years ago, Lyne Thériault, a recreation technician and social worker at Sainte-Famille school / aux Trois-Chemins in the Outaouais, fell in love with FitSpirit. Inspired by its mission, she became the school’s FitSpirit group leader.

Guylaine Bolduc: transmitting her passion for sports to teenage girls!

04-11-2021

With a Bachelor’s of Secondary Social Sciences, History and Citizenship, Geography and teaching geography for 28 years at Haute-Ville school in Granby, Guylaine Bolduc has been in charge of the FitSpirit program at her school for 12 years.

Marie-Ève Barrette: for the fun of being active!

04-11-2021

Over the last 10 years, Marie-Ève Barrette has been the FitSpirit leader at Polyvalente Le Carrefour.