Sophie Bertrand has earned a Masters in Vocal Performance from the University of Ottawa and has been teaching music in conservatories and private schools for over fifteen years. She furthered her studies in Munich, Germany, sang in a variety of masterclasses with world-renowned artists, and performed in numerous opera productions at the National Arts Centre, including Louis Riel, Le Nozze di Figaro, Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Lucia di Lammermoor, Turandot, and Manon. She is currently a member of the Ottawa Duo, a professional voice/piano duo in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. In contrast to her passion for opera, Sophie is also a performing member of the local drumming group Oto-Wa Taiko. 

Ms. Camille was born in France and grew up in Bretagne, a beautiful region located along the Atlantic Ocean. She began her studies in science, graduating with a degree in engineering. She worked in construction sites all over France, however always had a passion for teaching; whether it was helping her classmates with their studies or working as a tutor.

Ms. Camille is married, the mother of a 2 year old girl and is awaiting the birth of her second child in 2023. In 2022, her husband was given the opportunity to pursue a Postgraduate degree in Mathematics at Carleton University. Therefore, the family begin their new adventure in Canada. This relocation enticed Ms. Camille to change her career path and  to follow her passion of becoming an educator. Today, she shares her love for French as a teacher and a Physical Education specialist.

In her free time, Ms. Camille enjoys taking walks with her husband and family, playing basket-ball, painting, cooking and hosting her friends, gardening, reading while her cat is cuddled next to her and going to the movies.

The best part of Sabine Neubert’s day is her interaction with the students. Helping them learn is her passion, especially guiding them to grasp new concepts and broaden their horizons. Born and raised in Germany, Sabine Neubert obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from Humboldt University, Germany, and taught English and Russian at a middle and secondary school in Burg, Germany. She completed an intensive linguistics course in Moscow, Russia, and worked for a year at a Comprehensive school in Wales, UK. She has explored the cultures of many countries in Europe, North Africa, Latin, and North America.

After extensive travel in Canada, she decided to relocate 20 years ago and has called Ottawa home ever since. Sabine Neubert has been at Joan of Arc Academy since 2002. The small group and individualized learning environment allow her optimally to share her experience and passion for learning with her students, so they can be inspired, grow and become open-minded and confident girls who will one day take up leading roles in our society. Sabine Neubert likes the outdoors. She loves camping, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking.