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 […]
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 […]