Professor and Head of the Education Sector at the University of Moncton, Campus Edmundston, Canada
Vice-president of the National Federation of French-speaking School Boards, Canada
Presentation Topic: Interest in The Field of Education: Should We Be Worried?
DRobert Levesque (D.S.S., B.SC., B.ÉD., M.Éd., Ph.D.) began his career as a high school teacher, teaching physics and mathematics. He was also a distance teacher for the Department of Education for 8 years. He was the recipient of the national award “Microsoft Innovative Teacher” in 2007 where he represented Canada in Finland and Vietnam. Recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from his University in 2015-2016 and also recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in January 2023. Professor and Head of the Education Sector at the University of Moncton, campus Edmundston, he was elected member of the Education Council of his school district as well as past president of the Federation of Education Councils of New-Brunswick Canada. Finally, Mr. Levesque is vice-president of the National Federation of French-speaking School Boards.