Elisabeth Spettel
Media Education,
Visual Arts & FSL – French

FAA Teacher Elisabeth

Elisabeth Spettel teaches French History & Geography, as well as Visual Arts at the French American Academy. With eight years of experience in teaching French, Literature, and Art History, Elisabeth brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. A native of Bordeaux, she has also worked in Paris and honed her artistic skills at the […]

Carine Saint Jevin
2nd Grade – French

FAA Teacher Carine

Carine is originally from France and has over 15 years of teaching experience in various grades. She joined the French American Academy in September 2018. With a degree in psychology, Carine brings an empathetic and insightful approach to her teaching, always prioritizing the well-being of her students. She has 13 years of experience in classical […]

Floriane Bollet
2nd Grade – French

FAA Teacher Florine

Floriane has been a teacher for over 15 years and joined the French American Academy in 2020. Throughout her career, she has worked with a diverse range of students aged 3 to 18 years old. Floriane holds a degree in history and geography from the Franche-Comté Region. She is a passionate traveler and enjoys exploring […]

Jennifer Gonzalez
1st Grade – English

FAA Teacher Jennifer

I am proud to be a true New Jerseyan, born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Ramapo College and completed The Rutgers University Teacher Education Program. The inspiration that ignited my teaching career can be traced back to my early experiences observing the Head Start program. […]

Jerome Maas
3rd Grade – French

FAA Teacher Jerome

My name is Jérôme. I come from a small village in the east of France, not far from the Swiss border. I chose a career in teaching because I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, enriching culture, and molding the citizens of tomorrow.  A few years back, I decided to focus on helping students who face learning […]