Duval-Evic is the program support teacher at the school. This is her first year in this job although she taught many different grade levels during seven years at the school beforehand.

As part of her job, Duval-Evic helps children with special needs and helps teachers prepare their lesson plans.

"I like helping others and feeling satisfied that I'm teaching the kids what they need to know," said Duval-Evic.

"I'm making a difference in their lives while teaching them in their own language."

For Duval-Evic, teaching the students Inuktitut is very important.

She said one of the biggest challenges of her career is making sure there are enough Inuktitut teaching resources.

"A lot of times, we have to translate our own stuff. There needs to be more resources developed on an ongoing basis," said Duval-Evic.

Alookie school has a completely Inuit staff for the first time this year.

Duval-Evic is proud of this and said it helps keep the language a priority.

Inuktitut is the language she grew up in. She said her family did not speak English when she was growing up.

Duval-Evic began teaching because she enjoyed working with children. She worked as a librarian in Panniqtuuq before becoming a teacher and said this experience helped make her decision.

In 1993, a two-year McGill University teacher education program was offered in Panniqtuuq and Duval-Evic immediately enroled. She wanted a new challenge and said she got it.

Several years later, Duval-Evic went to Iqaluit to complete her Bachelor of Education degree.

After seven years at the school in Panniqtuuq, she said she will continue to do her best. She doesn't plan on being in the school for the rest of her life. Duval-Evic said she would like to try teaching in other communities too.

For now, Duval-Evic, her husband Peter and their son Patrick will remain in Panniqtuuq. She feels fulfilled in keeping Inuktitut alive and educating the children in the community so they can grow up successfully and informed.