Our Team

Anne-Carole

Anne-Carole joined our team in 2019, having previously served as the head of Alliance Française in Mutsamudu, Comoros. Prior to that, she gained valuable experience working in Beijing, China. In 2020, Anne-Carole was appointed as our Executive Director. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Anne-Carole is also a skilled Kizomba dance instructor

Thomas

Meriem

Emma

Prudence

Prudence, born in France, holds two Master's degrees - one in Japanese language and culture and another in teaching French and English. She pursued her studies in Japan and later worked as a French teacher in both the UK and Australia. Apart from her passion for teaching, Prudence also has a keen interest in rock climbing and playing piano. She recently joined our team in January 2023.

Florence

Florence hails from Reunion Island and pursued her studies in Cinema in London (UK), where she lived for 12 years. Initially, she began her career in Festivals. However, in 2020, Florence completed her CELTA certification and started teaching English in London and Reunion Island. In September 2022, Florence arrived in Canada. Along with her fondness for Japanese and Korean cinema, she enjoys hiking and relishing cakes!

Mahaut

Mahaut grew up on the French Riviera before moving to Paris for her studies. She then moved to Chicago where she took courses in American civilization, taught French, and obtained her Master's degree in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) shortly after. She enjoys playing handball and cooking in her spare time.

Léandre

Léandre grew up in Franche-Comté, a region famous for its delicious cheeses. During his Master’s degree in Didactics in Besançon, he had the opportunity to work at the Alliance Française of Lviv, in western Ukraine. He likes to bake pastries, movie nights and to play Dungeons & Dragons!

Damema

Damema, who was born and raised near Paris, has worked as a French teacher in Peru, France, and Barbados prior to relocating to Canada in 2018. As one of our French teacher, Damema takes pleasure in gathering insights from others on a diverse range of subjects, including movies, literature, fashion, and current affairs. She also enjoys practicing yoga, she loves Indian cuisine, and exploring different parts of the globe.

Eva

Eva has a Master's in FLE (Teaching French as a Foreign Language) and a Bachelor's in English Studies (LLCER Anglais). Originally from Dijon in France, she completed all her studies in Montpellier, and also had the opportunity to go on an Erasmus exchange to Aberystwyth, Wales, England. Eva loves traveling, game nights with friends, and fancy socks!

Jean-Luc

Jean-Luc was born in Ivory Coast, where he completed his Bachelor's degrees in Education and Marketing. He worked as a teacher there for several years before going to Edmonton in 2016. Additionally, he is proficient in German. Jean-Luc enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and relishing spicy food!

Elsa

Elsa completed a Master's degree in Education Sciences. Originally from Bordeaux, she has worked in several countries, including Mexico, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Morocco, where she currently lives, in the fields of teaching French as a foreign language and culture. She is also a textile and visual artist. Elsa is passionate about theater, cinema, literature, and dreams of seeing the Northern Lights. 

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Charu

Charu, who began her career as a primary school teacher in India, shifted her focus to teaching French and joined the Alliance française of Edmonton in 2009. Her enthusiasm and vitality will undoubtedly captivate you, as she employs a friendly and effective approach to teaching French

Nelly

Nelly's teaching journey began in Lebanon, where she taught French as a Foreign Language. She has been a teacher at the French Alliance of Edmonton since 2009, and her expertise in motivating and captivating students is unparalleled. Moreover, Nelly has a remarkable ability to customize her teaching methods according to your specific language needs.

Cynthia

Cynthia was born in France but raised on Reunion Island. After gaining 10 years of experience in early childhood and workshop facilitation, she turned to teaching. Presently, she is an assistant professor at Campus Saint-Jean, where she is also pursuing her education studies. Cynthia joined our team in September 2020. Her interests include traveling, photography, yoga, and hiking

Chris

President

Bruce

Vice President

Eric

Secretary

Bernadette

Treasurer

Hector

Advisor

Annabelle

Advisor

Bill

Advisor