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Our Team

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Teachers & Staff

The French Immersion School of Washington has recruited an outstanding team of teachers, assistants and staff. Our teachers are selected for their experience, credentials and commitment to implementing our challenging program.

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Our Head of School and French teachers are fluent, generally native speakers of French, and are certified by the French Ministry of Education or equivalent. Our English teachers are native speakers of English and are certified by the State of Washington or equivalent.

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The French Immersion School of Washington is always striving to secure the best teachers and add them to our team. Our team is an outstanding group of highly talented individuals who offer a diverse set of educational experiences and skills. They excel in their intelligence, creativity, compassion and enthusiasm for our school. We are delighted to have them on board.

Marius Antalute Facility Manager & Bus Driver

Marius

Facility Manager & 

Bus Driver

Dounia Benjdya Auxiliary Programs & Scool Life Coordinator

Dounia

Auxiliary Programs & Commnunity Engagement Manager

Catherine Boucher-Amblard Director of Teaching, Learning, & Licensing
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Donna Clawson Chief Financial Officer

Catherine

Ruby

Donna

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Maternelle

(PS-K)

& Academics

Director of Institutional

Advancement

My-Lien Dao Bellec Admissions & Marketing Manager

My-Lien

Admissions & Marketing Manager

Angelina Rael Assistant to the Head of School & Receptionist

Angelina

Assistant to the Head of School & Receptionist

Yuliya Ovsepyan Bookkeeper & HR Administrator

Yuliya

Bookkeeper & HR Administrator

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Frederic

Director of Elementary School & Operations

Yvan Tabellion Head of School

Yvan

Head of School

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At French Immersion School of Washington, we foster community, creativity, and confidence.

 

Our mission is to provide students in preschool through 5th grade with an excellent bilingual in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity.

French Immersion School of Washington

4211 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue WA 98008

Phone: (425) 653-3970

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Extended Hours: 7:45am - 5:30pm

Regular School Hours: 8am - 3:30pm

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General information: info@fisw.org

Admissions questions: admissions@fisw.org

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