Betty Diodio
PK2 – French
Betty Diodio is from a small town in the east of France. She moved to New York with her family and is a French preschool and elementary teacher with a multicultural background. Betty has worked for the French National Education system for several years. She holds a master’s degree in the science of education and […]
Michael Browne
Music – French
Josephine Ancelle
Music – French
Joséphine Ancelle is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Paris. In addition to pursuing her career in music in NYC, Joséphine completed her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Columbia University in 2016. Joséphine has been introducing young children to music for the past 10 years. Her latest album, Les Chansons de La Petite École, is a compilation of […]
Florent Tarsiguel
5th Grade – French
Florent grew up in the hinterlands of Nice before going to school in Nice. He had many jobs before becoming a teacher. The one that fulfilled him the most was being a camp counselor, then a camp director. Providing children with unique experiences and unforgettable moments is a significant driving force for Florent, and it’s […]
Cathy Hartranft
Science – English
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Cathy has been a middle school science teacher for over 25 years. She challenges her students to link science concepts to current events in their daily lives and encourages them to make informed decisions. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, doing yoga, and spending time with her family.
Elisabeth Spettel
Media Education,
Visual Arts & FSL – French
Elisabeth Spettel teaches French History & Geography, as well as Visual Arts at the French American Academy. With eight years of experience in teaching French, Literature, and Art History, Elisabeth brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. A native of Bordeaux, she has also worked in Paris and honed her artistic skills at the […]
