Faculty

Emmy brings impressive academic credentials and experience to FASTB.  Growing up in multicultural Rueil-Malmaison, a Parisian suburb and home to Napoleon’s castle – Château de la Malmaison, Emmy appreciated knowing multiple languages very early in life.  She attended Sorbonne Université in Paris and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English Language, Literature, and Civilization to underscore that.

She then pursued her studies at the Sorbonne to obtain a Master’s degree in Applied French – Teaching French as a Foreign Language.  Between the first and second year of her Master’s program, she taught French at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, for a year as part of the Fulbright FLTA program, returning to teach for a year at the American University of Paris. A world traveler, Emmy has then taught at the Alliance Française of Christchurch, New Zealand, before joining FASTB in 2020.

After completing her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education at the University of Caen in France, Marlène successfully passed the challenging CRPE exam, becoming a certified teacher in Paris. She has been teaching there for the past four years.

Marlène’s teaching career began with grades 2 and 3, and she eventually transitioned to teaching kindergarten. Her passion for education is driven by the joy of influencing her students’ personal and academic growth. She finds immense satisfaction in seeing her students develop, progress, and thrive.

Her time studying in Texas was pivotal in enhancing her English proficiency, a language she greatly values. During her stay, she immersed herself in bilingual English-Spanish teaching in an elementary school, reinforcing her desire to excel in a multicultural environment and share her language skills internationally.

Outside of her professional life, Marlène enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, hiking, and music. She brings her international educational background and dedication to teaching to our FASTB pedagogical team.

Laure-Anne grew up surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Alps. She began her academic journey at La Sorbonne University in Paris, earning a degree in English and Italian. Driven by her love for languages, she spent a year working as an au pair in London and Dublin, gaining rich cultural experiences and improving her language skills.

Upon returning to France, Laure-Anne started her teaching career in Versailles, where the historic Château de Versailles and its beautiful gardens became integral to her teaching methods. She later pursued a Master’s in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in Paris. After six rewarding years, she moved to Lyon, drawn by its closeness to her alpine roots.

Laure-Anne is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs. She is a certified elementary teacher by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE / CRPE) and holds additional certifications (CAPPEI), making her an expert in specialized education and personalized teaching methods. She advocates for active learning, encouraging discovery, experience, and personal engagement in her classroom. She strongly supports transdisciplinary projects that offer students meaningful and contextual learning opportunities. Her classroom fosters a supportive and respectful environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

Beyond her professional life, Laure-Anne has a deep passion for gastronomy. She enjoys exploring French and international cuisines and has showcased her culinary talents in various competitions across France, where she has won awards.

Laure-Anne is excited to join the vibrant FATSB community in St. Petersburg and looks forward to contributing to the school’s dynamic environment. Her family, including her two daughters, shares her enthusiasm and is eager to embrace the school’s bilingual culture.