Anne (St.Louis) Gingras, a dedicated educator and mentor, was diagnosed with Autism at age 41. Until then, she grappled with anxiety and organizational and sensory issues. However, her personal journey did not deter her from progressing in her career as a special education teacher and Autism resource teacher . Anne’s dedication to her students and clients is palpable in her work. Since her diagnosis, Anne has published two books in a series entitled The Old Man on the Bench (or What I Learned from Our Conversations when I Decided to Listen) and A Beautiful Day. She is featured in the book When Angels Speak ( available on Amazon ). She also published her latest book, Moments, which features a French and English section and links to music soundtracks hosted on her Soundcloud. She is also working on several writing projects. She currently works as an art teacher in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. She was instrumental in developing and implementing the Snoezelen rooms in her area. Her qualifications include an Honours Bachelor in Arts (Honours Music) from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Education from Laurentian University, a specialist qualification in Special Education, and numerous supplemental qualifications in the autism field. Anne is also a Holding Space practitioner, facilitator, and coach. Anne is an intuitive reader and Life coach when not involved in school activities. She is a certified End-of-Life Doula ( University of Vermont ) and a Holding Space Practitioner ( Center for Holding Space ). In June 2019, she was conveyed an Honorary Doctorate of Education (honoris causa ) by Nipissing University, North Bay, ON. She has also been a member of the part-time faculty instructor of special education courses at Nipissing University’s Schulich School of Education, where she mentors teacher candidates. Anne is currently a language and arts high school teacher and public speaker on various subjects. Her person-centred teaching approach serves as a link between her students and clients. Retiring in June 2024, Anne plans on coaching a few music students and pursuing her many varied interests to inspire individuals to reach their best Selves. She can be reached at annegingrasprofessional@gmail.com.
Anne Danielle (St.Louis) Gingras est originaire de Sturgeon Falls, ON. Elle détient un Baccalauréat spécialisé en Arts – spécialisation Musique – de l’Université d’Ottawa ainsi qu’un Baccalauréat en Éducation de l’Université Laurentienne. Elle est auteure, compositeure, et coach en croissance personnelle. En juin 2019, Nipissing University lui a conféré un doctorat honorifique en raison de son apport au domaine de l’éducation et de l’autisme dans la région et en province. Anne a fait partie du corps professoral à temps partiel de l’école des sciences de l’éducation de l’Université Nipissing où elle a pu axer ses expertises vers le domaine de l’enfance en difficulté. Elle agit aussi comme mentor auprès des futurs enseignants. Présentement, elle se concentre sur la rédaction de son premier livre en français. Elle est certifiée du programme de certification ‘Holding Space’ du Centre for Holding Space, Manitoba. Anne est aussi une doula ( fin de la vie ), et offre des services de coaching intuitif à des nombreuses personnes, et ce, au niveau local et international. Aussi autiste, elle revendique les droits de la communauté et offre des formations liées aux TSA.
Studio Anne Gingras Music /Etc. 