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 to New Caledonia, she passed the national exam to become a primary school teacher and spent 15 years teaching first and third grades. During this time, she developed a strong interest in supporting the most vulnerable students in her classes, which led her to earn a specialized teaching qualification. She held this position for five years before joining the FAA.

France is passionate about creating a classroom environment where students feel confident and take pleasure in learning. Outside of teaching, she enjoys visiting art exhibitions, attending concerts, and taking walks in both the city and nature.