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 […]
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 […]
Alexandre Ranson
Music – French
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 […]
