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.
  • Fabien Bouget
    Classroom Teacher

    Originally from Elbeuf, a historic town along the Seine River in Normandy, France, Fabien Bouget brings a strong academic background and a wealth of experience in early childhood and elementary education to the French American School of Tampa Bay.

    He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language, Literature, and Civilization as well as a Master's in Education (MEEF – Teaching, Education, and Training for Elementary Schools), both earned from the University of Mont Saint Aignan in Rouen, France.

    Before becoming a classroom teacher, Fabien worked for five years as an ATSEM (Specialized Early Childhood Teaching Assistant), developing extensive experience in supporting young children's academic, social, and emotional growth. Since completing his teacher training, he has taught in a variety of educational settings across France, including elementary schools and specialized education programs serving diverse student populations. Prior to joining FASTB, he also taught a combined preschool and kindergarten class at a French immersion school in Minnesota, where he gained valuable experience in a multicultural and bilingual environment.

    Since joining the French American School of Tampa Bay, Fabien has become a valued member of the teaching team. His teaching philosophy centers on empathy, student well-being, and differentiated instruction. He is committed to creating inclusive, engaging classrooms while fostering strong partnerships with families to support each child's development.

    For Fabien, teaching is more than a profession—it is a true vocation. He finds great fulfillment in helping children grow as confident learners, caring individuals, and responsible global citizens.

    Outside of the classroom, Fabien enjoys traveling, theater, and fitness. He approaches new experiences with curiosity and enthusiasm, qualities that enrich both his teaching and the school community.