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 […]

Dominique Amar
Math & STEM in French

After being a squash coach, Dominique decided to become a teacher. He taught mathematics in middle and high school for over eight years in the French overseas territories. Dominique loves to share his passion for mathematics with his students and uses puzzles, problem-solving and geometric figures to challenge and instill his love for math in […]

Chloe Leguem
Physical Education

Chloe is an experienced, passionate, and open-minded PE teacher. She is eager to use her international background and teach in the multicultural environment of the French American Academy. As a PE teacher, Chloe loves all sports, but her favorite sport is handball. She loves sharing her passion for sports with her students and experiencing the […]

Alice Delore
Social Media / Admission Assistant

Alice, originally from France, studied in Lyon and Manhattan, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Passionate about storytelling and community, she thrives in the vibrant, multicultural environment of the international school that is the FAA. Through her role in social media, she loves capturing joyful moments and bringing the school’s spirit to life. Outside of […]

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 […]