Fall Class Schedule
September - November 2022
Christelle Tsalefac
Born and raised in Cameroon, a French-speaking country, Christelle Tsalefac Tedom holds two Master’s degree in economics and finance from the University of Dschang. During each of his Master's thesis the juries already recognized her aptitudes in the field of teaching through her pres
On the professional side, Christelle worked from 2011-2018 for Elections Cameroon, the organism in charge of the supervision and management of the electoral process in her country where she was successively administrative and financial manager, then research analyst in the division of communication and public relations where she had among other functions, the cap of radio presenter of the program linked to the electoral process for the French version.
In 2018, she decided to join her husband in the United States where she professionally changed direction and dedicated herself to teaching the French language. She then joined the Alliance Française in Jacksonville and participated in teacher’s training sessions at the FSCJ. She has been working since 2018 as a teacher for adult adolescents and toddlers, all levels. she is passionate about music, cuisine and culture.
Farah Barake
"Coucou!! My name is Farah and I am originally from Lebanon. My Arabic name means the joy and you will definitely enjoy your French class with us at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. This is my second year at Jacksonville where I currently teach at Episcopal School of Jacksonville all the French levels from beginner to the AP class. Before Jacksonville, I lived 4 years in Michigan where I taught at Cranbrook schools and at the University of Michigan. In Lebanon, I worked as French coördinator and DELF reader for 15 years. I got my masters degree from Saint-Joseph University in French literature from Lebanon as well! As you see, I am a combination of Arabic roots with a French background blended with some American vision! Et voilà!"
Sara Kunz
Sara Kunz grew up in the French speaking area of Switzerland. Her mother tongue is French, she is fluent in Italian, German, Spanish and English. She is currently taking classes to obtain a BA in Spanish with a minor in European languages. Before Jacksonville, Sara has lived and worked in Switzerland (French & German area), France, West Africa, Ecuador. She loves to teach languages through original and practical ways. She has taught elementary age children, teenagers, and adults. She enjoys reading, biking, and gardening. Her favorite French novel is « La Vie devant Soi » by Romain Gary.
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