Bénédicte Berger
PK3 & PK4 – French
Benedicte is originally from Lyon where she obtained a master’s degree in Geography and FLE. She has been a school teacher since 2001 and teaches multi-grade classes, from kindergarten to CM2. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, discovering new cultures and making ceramics, long-distance running, skiing and hiking.
Rose Spicher
Kindergarten – English
Rose Spicher is originally from Ohio, and spent ten years teaching in Korea and China before coming back to the US. This is her 7th year teaching in a French school. She has a Master’s Degree in Linguistics with a focus on TESOL, and she’s been in love with the French language since the age […]
Anette Morfe
PK4 – English
Anette has over 12 years of teaching experience in various grade levels. She has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and currently teaches English at FAA. She is passionate about education and making a difference in young children’s lives.
Sophie Lac
Kindergarten – French
Sophie is from France and has been a teacher for over 8 years. She has a master’s degree in Teaching, Education, and Training. She enjoys artistic activities and enjoys sewing.
Alexandra Yacoub
PK4 & Coordinator – French
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Alexandra has been teaching PK for over 15 years. She first started teaching PK in Egypt, where she and her family lived for 5 years. She is starting her 9th year at the FAA, and she also holds the positions of pedagogical coordinator for the Pre-K and K program and sustainable development coordinator in Englewood. […]
Vanessa Thiam
PK3 – French
Vanessa started teaching in 2018 after having graduated from l’Université de la Sorbonne in Paris. Vanessa first started teaching in college, and then in elementary schools in Brooklyn. This year, Vanessa is teaching in preschool at the FAA! Vanessa has been living in the United States since 2019. She loves to travel, canyoning, hiking, and […]
