Briony Bristow
ESL / Academic Support
Eugenie Descombes
4th Grade – French
My name is Eugénie, and I am from the south of France, where I completed a literary course. This is my first time teaching abroad. I began my studies with a degree in theater, then shifted to LLCE Spanish, and later earned a Master’s degree in teaching, during which I had the opportunity to complete […]
Lucy Lorans
3rd Grade – French
Growing up in France, I developed a deep passion for sports, travel, and education. This led me to pursue a career as a primary and PE teacher abroad, where I could blend these interests. After spending 17 years teaching across Europe, America, and Asia, I am now delighted to return to the US, particularly to […]
Kathleen Ferman
2nd Grade – English
Kathleen Ferman has lived in New Jersey for the past 23 years. She holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Texas Wesleyan University, an M.A in Drama from the University of Arkansas, and an M.S in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York City. Prior to becoming a classroom teacher, […]
Christine Peralta
2nd Grade – French
Originally from a small village near Carcassonne in the south of France, I pursued studies in STAPS (sports science) in Toulouse before earning my teaching certification. My first year of teaching, at the Medico-Educational Institute in Perpignan, allowed me to work with children with special educational needs (SEGPA, ZEP). I then taught 1st and 2nd […]
Megan Christoph
1st Grade – English
Originally from Wisconsin, Megan made her way to the East Coast to pursue her masters in teaching at NYU Steinhardt in 2010. After graduating, she taught in bilingual and immersion classrooms in Brooklyn for 12 years before joining the FAA in 2024. Also fluent in French, Megan is excited to continue her practice in an […]
