France Gareau

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B.A. '91 -
 France Gareau
French Teacher, Havergal College .....
Career History Since Graduation - In 1995 graduated from U of T from Teacher’s College with a Bachelor of Education.

- I have worked at Havergal College since September 1991 as a French teacher.

- I have been involved in many co-curricular activities and coached many teams at Havergal especially track and field and cross-country.

- Married to York Hall of Fame and athlete of the year Sean Foudy (track and field).

- Have 2 boys - Jean-Luc Foudy (14 years old) a multi sport athlete and currently plays AAA hockey with the Toronto Titans. -Liam Foudy who was drafted 18th overall in the first round by the London Knights in the OHL draft.
Most Memorable York University Experience - Varsity track and field team at York University from 1986 to 1991.

- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1991.

- While I was at York, I was able to represent my school on the varsity track and field team and also at the National level.

- I was on the Canadian track and field team for many years and represented my country at many competitions such as the World University Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Les Jeux de la Francophonie.
York University Anecdote or Highlight - March 2016 - master of ceremony for the CIS track and field athletic banquet for York University.

CIAU (CIS)
- 1991 OUA outstanding Female Athlete of the Meet (North York)
- 1990 CIAU -Women’s track and field team Championship –York University Women’s Team (Winnipeg)
2nd 60m 7.68, 2nd 300m 38.39, 1st 4x200m 1:40.85, 2nd 4x400m
- 1990 OUA champions –York University Women’s Team (Windsor)
2nd 60m 7.71, 1st 300m 39.28, 4th 600m 1:36.71, 1st 4x200m 1:43.30, 1st 4x400m 3:51.90
- 1989 OUA Outstanding Female athlete of the meet (North York)
2nd 60m 7.65, 1st 300m 39.20 1st 600m 1:34.84, 1st 4x200m, 1st 4x400m
- March 1989 CIAU Sherbrooke 1st 60m 7.63, 1st 300m 38.70, 3rd 600m 1:32.42, 5th 4x200m 1:41.41
- 1989 CIAU Outstanding Female Athlete of the meet
- 1988 OUA champions –York University Women’s Team (Windsor)
- 1988 - OUA Outstanding Female Athlete of the meet (Windsor)
- 1988 CIAU champions –York University Women’s Team (Winnipeg)
- 1988 CIAU Outstanding Female athlete of the meet
March 1988 CIAU 1st 300m 38.47
Highlight(s) of Professional Career - Taught Core French to grade-school students.
- Coached a variety of teams.
Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) - Graduate of the Canadian Olympic Academy in 1997-1999 Pan American Team member as athlete Services Officer in Winnipeg

- 2016 - community involvements with Moorelands, a non-profit charity that helps bridge the opportunity gap for underprivileged kids - my school has been involved with Moorlands for the past several years.
Honours and Awards - In 1988 Athlete of the Year at York University

- France Gareau Park, named after me in my hometown, Verner, Ontario in 1990

- West Nipissing Sports Hall of Fame in 2001

- 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist in the 4x100m, Los Angeles

- Inducted to Sports Hall of Fame at York University in 2002