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

    We are delighted to welcome Mr. Fabien Bouget to the teaching team at the French American School of Tampa Bay.

    Originally from Elbeuf, a historic town nestled along the Seine River in Normandy, France, Fabien brings to FASTB a strong academic foundation and a rich array of experiences in early childhood and elementary education. 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–Rouen.

    Before becoming a classroom teacher, Fabien worked for five years as an ATSEM (Specialized Early Childhood Teaching Assistant), which gave him deep insight into early development and the care of young learners. Since completing his teacher training, he has taught in a range of settings across France, including elementary schools and specialized education programs serving diverse student populations. Most recently, he taught a combined preschool and kindergarten class at a French immersion school in Minnesota, gaining valuable experience in a multicultural and bilingual environment.

    Fabien’s teaching philosophy centers on empathy, student well-being, and differentiated instruction. He is committed to creating inclusive, engaging classrooms and values 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 deep fulfillment in helping children grow as individuals, learners, and responsible citizens.

    Outside of the classroom, Fabien enjoys traveling, theater, and fitness. He embraces new challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm, and we are thrilled to have him as part of our FASTB community.