Elizabeth LeBihan is a French-American-Irish educator with more than 30 years of experience in international education. Throughout her career, she has taught students from early childhood through middle school and has served in a variety of leadership roles, including curriculum development, admissions, and school administration in both Maine and Florida.
Elizabeth co-founded L’École Française du Maine in 2002 and later The French American School of Tampa Bay in 2017, inspired by the belief that bilingual, internationally minded education gives children the tools to thrive in an interconnected world. She is passionate about creating joyful, nurturing learning environments where children develop curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
An experienced International Baccalaureate (IB) educator and leader, Elizabeth played a leading role in guiding both schools through their successful International Baccalaureate authorization and accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Her collaborative leadership and commitment to educational excellence have helped build two internationally recognized bilingual schools serving families from around the world.
In recognition of her contributions to French language and international education, Elizabeth was named a Chevalier des Palmes Académiques, one of France’s highest honors for educators.
Outside of school, Elizabeth enjoys gardening, knitting, boating on the lakes of Maine and the waters of Tampa Bay, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.