Faculty

Emmy Decker

Classroom Teacher

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.

Stefani Lewis

Classroom Teacher

Stefani was born and raised in Saint Petersburg before spending part of her childhood in Lima, Peru, where she attended both American-International and British schools. Immersed in Spanish-speaking classrooms, she developed a lasting love for languages, travel, and multicultural education. She is bilingual and fluent in Spanish.

After returning to Florida, Stefani graduated from the Canterbury School of Florida in St. Petersburg and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, specializing in Scenic Design, from Florida International University. Her passion for working with children led her to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education from the University of South Florida, graduating summa cum laude. She holds a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education (K–6), with additional endorsements in Reading and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). She is also certified in Literacy Intervention through the University of Florida and holds Florida DCF Child Care Training credentials.

Over the past ten years, Stefani has taught at the elementary level across Pinellas County’s public, charter, and private schools—including Bay Point Elementary, Sexton Elementary, and most recently, Pinellas Preparatory Academy. In addition to her classroom teaching, she has served as a team leader, a mentor for new teachers, and a coach for virtual instruction. This diverse experience provides her with a unique understanding of the local educational landscape, allowing her to support FASTB families.

These days, traveling, reading, watching movies, and enjoying musicals take a backseat, as Stefani’s world now revolves around her one-year-old son—who she can’t wait to see join the FASTB family someday! Whether she’s crafting engaging lessons or sharing her enthusiasm for Spanish, Stefani brings to FASTB a rare combination of global perspective and deep local knowledge in her role as the school’s full-time English Language Arts teacher.

Olympe Rotelli

Classroom Teacher

Olympe Rotelli is a certified teacher from the French Ministry of Education (Éducation nationale française, MEN, AEFE, and MLF). She holds a Master’s degree in Education (Master MEEF) and is a tenured teacher in the French public education system. Since joining the Ministry of Education, she has taught across every preschool level, working with children from two to six years of age and developing extensive expertise in early childhood education.

For Olympe, teaching has always been a vocation. From an early age, she knew she wanted to become a teacher, inspired by a desire to help young children grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy. She brings that same passion into her classroom every day, believing that the early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Before becoming a classroom teacher, Olympe taught physical education in French public schools, an experience that continues to shape her educational philosophy. She believes children learn best through movement, creativity, play, exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Her classrooms are welcoming, engaging learning environments where every child is encouraged to participate, discover, and develop independence.

At the heart of Olympe’s teaching are three core values: kindness, creativity, and openness. She recognizes that every child develops at a unique pace and thoughtfully designs learning experiences that nurture confidence, curiosity, cooperation, and a genuine love of learning. She believes children’s emotional well-being is inseparable from academic success and creates classroom routines that promote trust, autonomy, and respect while reflecting both the French educational tradition and the inquiry-based philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

Known for her energy, creativity, and enthusiasm, Olympe enjoys designing original educational materials and meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to become confident, compassionate, and lifelong learners. She values strong partnerships with families and believes children thrive when school and home work together.

In addition to her classroom experience, Olympe has served as a camp coordinator, swimming instructor, and lifeguard supervisor. Certified in first aid and emergency response, she brings leadership, adaptability, and a reassuring presence to every environment in which she works.

Outside the classroom, Olympe enjoys traveling, discovering new cultures, spending time outdoors, and embracing new challenges.

Cloé Dischgand

Classroom Teacher

Originally from the Alsace region of France, Cloé Dischgand brings to FASTB a strong academic background, international experience, and a genuine passion for bilingual education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching, Education, and Training (Master MEEF) from the INSPE of Colmar and earned the CAPEFE certification, which prepares French teachers to work in French international schools around the world.

Before entering the teaching profession, Cloé worked for five years in international business, where she developed valuable skills in communication, organization, and collaboration. Inspired by her long-standing interest in working with children, she chose to pursue her true vocation and transition into education.

Most recently, Cloé taught in the French-German bilingual program at an Elementary School in France, where she was responsible for a multi-grade elementary classroom. Working alongside French and German teaching teams in a school accredited by the French Ministry of Education, she gained valuable experience delivering instruction in a bilingual environment while supporting students’ academic, social, and personal development. This experience has strengthened her expertise in multilingual education, differentiated instruction, and collaborative teaching.

Her time studying English in California, together with her teaching experience in bilingual schools, has reinforced her commitment to international education and her belief that curiosity, openness, and cultural understanding are essential parts of every child’s education.

An energetic, caring, and enthusiastic educator, Cloé enjoys creating engaging learning experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. She is excited to join the French American School of Tampa Bay community and looks forward to helping her students grow academically, socially, and bilingually.

Outside the classroom, Cloé enjoys traveling, walking, reading, listening to music, and is currently writing her first book.

Emmy Decker

Stefani Lewis

Fabien Bouget

Olympe Rotelli

Cloé Dischgand

Marlène Bertrand

Eva Picron

Marine Kempenaers

Sadie Mowrer

Ghizlane Benkiran

Nicole Legros

Kettly Zephir

Alex Gammon

Melanie Baez