JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Heights
Nicole Zamir
Math in English
Remi Dechaume
French
Originally from Burgundy, Rémi studied and later taught in several regions of France, including Franche-Comté, Alsace, and Normandy. After graduating from a drama school, Rémi earned a bachelor’s degree in Economic and Social Administration, followed by a master’s degree in Cultural Administration. This academic path led him to manage the legal and financial aspects of […]
Cathy Hartranft
Science – English
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Cathy has been a middle school science teacher for over 25 years. She challenges her students to link science concepts to current events in their daily lives and encourages them to make informed decisions. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, doing yoga, and spending time with her family.
Courtney Karam
Humanities – English
Courtney received her Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Teachers College after obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in History from Marymount Manhattan College. She started her teaching career at MS167, a math and science magnet school located on the Upper East Side of New York City, where she taught 6th-grade Social Studies and English Language Arts […]
Elisabeth Spettel
Media Education,
Visual Arts & FSL – French
Elisabeth Spettel teaches Visual Arts and French as a Second Language at the French American Academy. With about 15 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 […]
