Kalyana Marechal
Admissions Director

As a lifelong learner, Kalyana believes learning drives individual and organizational growth. Born in Cambodia and of Chinese descent, she grew up in France and lived in Hong Kong, Bangalore and Beijing. She holds a Ph. D in Physics. Her career path includes transitions from Research to the Consumer and Healthcare sectors, from Engineering to Marketing, culminating […]

Cathy Joly
Human Resources Director

Cathy joined the French American Academy in 2013. After spending more than 15 years in the books trade, she moved to New York and join the bilingual education world. She believes Education is a human right and the key to freedom and empowerment. She brings enthusiasm and team spirit.

Audrey Poirette
Teaching & Learning

Audrey has more than 10 years of teaching experience. She was a pedagogical coordinator from 2012 to 2015 and became deputy director in 2015. Audrey has almost 20 years of experience in the education field. She has a bachelor degree in foreign language education. She loves dancing and she ensures her students have fun preparing […]

Anne-Sophie Gueguen
Head of School & Founder

Anne-Sophie Gueguen is a visionary educator who founded the French American Academy in 2007 in Bergen County. Over the years, she has expanded the school’s reach and impact by opening new campuses in Jersey City in 2012. As the Head of School, Anne-Sophie is committed to ensuring the highest quality education for her students through […]