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 […]
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 […]
Carine Saint Jevin
2nd Grade – French
Carine is originally from France and has over 15 years of teaching experience in various grades. She joined the French American Academy in September 2018. With a degree in psychology, Carine brings an empathetic and insightful approach to her teaching, always prioritizing the well-being of her students. She has 13 years of experience in classical […]
