Our Team

Vanessa Thiam
PK3 – French

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Vanessa started teaching in 2018 after having graduated from l’Université de la Sorbonne in Paris.  Vanessa first started teaching in college, and then in elementary schools in Brooklyn. This year, Vanessa is teaching in preschool at the FAA! Vanessa has been living in the United States since 2019. She loves to travel, canyoning, hiking, and building! In her free time, Vanessa creates DIY wooden objects. Her passion for nature and creative talents are demonstrated in teaching philosophy and throughout her classroom!

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The French American Academy - Jersey City Englewood

Summer Camp
Early Bird Ends March 1!

Our Bilingual Summer Camp (Pre-K–5th Grade) and NEW Specialty Summer Camp (Grades 5–10) provide engaging, enriching experiences in a supportive environment filled with discovery, learning, creativity, and summer fun.

Early Bird savings are available through March 1.
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