Alumni Spotlight – Maya, Class of 2021
“Growth mindset comes first to my mind. My mom (FAA’s Head of School & Founder) has been constantly repeating this phrase since I was little. I was in 3rd grade when my mom learned about Carol Dweck and Growth Mindset, as she was trying to change the false assumptions I had about my math capabilities!” […]
Alumni Spotlight – Chantal, Class of 2020
“Yeah, and like I was saying about languages and learning about France, it’s the same thing with all the diverse students I met there [FAA] and all the friends I made who were from other countries or had different ethnicities than me. And being able to hear about their life story or where they’re from […]
Alumni Spotlight – Daria, Class of 2020
“I believe my ability to speak French is a secret weapon. I have been able to take my studies and opportunities to the next level, setting myself apart from the rest, greatly thanks to my bilingualism…” Attended FAA: Pre-K2 to 8th Grade Current School: Vanderbilt University Q: Tell me about your background, interests, educational journey thus far? […]
Alumni Spotlight – Zoe, Class of 2020
“At the FAA, we learned using the French and American school curriculums, and I feel that it definitely gave me a better understanding of the world as a whole and enriched my education, always giving me two perspectives on grammar, math, history, or any other subject. “ Zoe is a testament to the power of […]
Alumni Spotlight – Julian, Class of 2019
“I have so many other fond memories at the FAA, but they wouldn’t have been possible without the teachers that made them happen. I had a number of outstanding teachers during my time at the FAA.” Julian Pilet graduated from the French American Academy 8th grade in 2019. He is now a freshman at Muhlenberg […]
