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November 2026 issue · Community news

Chatham French Teacher Honored for Building International Connections

Chatham High School French teacher Leslie Caulfield received the “Chevalier de l’Ordre de Lafayette” award in recognition of her dedication to strengthening the relationship between France and the United States.

Chatham High School French teacher Leslie Caulfield received the “Chevalier de l’Ordre de Lafayette” award for her work promoting connections between France and the United States.
Chatham High School French teacher Leslie Caulfield received the “Chevalier de l’Ordre de Lafayette” award for her work promoting connections between France and the United States. Courtesy Photo

Presented by the Association France-États-Unis, the honor was awarded at a June 27 ceremony in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in southern France. Caulfield attended to accept the award.

For many years, Caulfield has coordinated the CHS French Exchange, giving students opportunities to experience French culture and build lasting international connections.

French students visited Chatham from April 14–20 this year, continuing the school’s partnership with Emmanuel Desbordes, a history and geography teacher at Institution Saint Joseph in France. Through the exchange, Caulfield helps bring language learning beyond the classroom and connect students across cultures.

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