Sirine Bahouche
Substitute
Originally from the Parisian region of France, Sirine first studied to become a social worker and worked in a medico-social institute supporting children with autism spectrum disorders. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Education (Professeur des Écoles) remotely with a French university. Sirine was inspired by the idea of helping students grow and […]
France Donin
FSL / Academic Support
France Donin was born in Lyon, France, but spent the past 18 years living in New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific. She studied Language Sciences and French as a Foreign Language for five years at university, and later taught French in France as well as in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. After moving […]
Nehme Abou Rjeily
Coding – English
Nehme is originally from Lebanon and has a background in archaeology and interior architecture. Over time, Nehme expanded this path into STEAM education, coding, robotics, and content creation. Nehme’s teaching journey was inspired by a passion for creativity, problem-solving, and helping children discover how fun and empowering learning can be. What Nehme loves most about […]
Anne-Sophie Goblet
Art – French
Julie Guery
PK4 – French
Julie is originally from France and, before moving to Jersey City, lived for several years in Brussels, Belgium. She studied in France, where she completed her degree before moving abroad. Julie enjoys working with children and supporting them as they grow and learn, and what she appreciates most about teaching is witnessing their curiosity and […]
Margo Banks
PK2 & Kindergarten – English
Margo is delighted to be part of the French American Academy community. A California native, she completed her university studies there before moving to Massachusetts, where she taught first and second grade in project-based learning schools. These experiences deepened her passion for student-centered education and the joy of guiding children as they develop new skills, […]
