It takes a village to be open to the World!

 

Bonjour,

My name is Caroline Sandoval. I am a French teacher and assistant teacher at Phoenix Global Green School. I was born in Italy and raised in France. My mom was also a teacher and so is my youngest daughter. I started working at the Green School 10 years ago, first as the chef, and then as an assistant teacher, with the help of Miss Céline who sponsored me to study at UCLA. I am now a fully accredited Preschool teacher. When the school closed during the Covid epidemic, I was in charge of a pod of French learners second graders studying online. Then I joined their school, an Elementary school as an assistant French teacher for the French Kindergarten and First grade class. I am very happy and honored to be back at Phoenix, and to teach your wonderful children. I am currently in the afternoons tutoring French elementary school children, and adults as well. 

Bonjour!

  My name is Nathalie and I am from Bordeaux, France.       I have a background in early childhood education. I have been a lifelong childcare provider. I graduated with an associate degree in Education from CERPE in Paris in December 2006. Later, I continued early education coursework at UCLA to obtain my Early Childhood Education Certificate in June 2021.

I also have several years experience working within different environments. From a bilingual French-Spanish preschool in Madrid (in 2008) to a few French preschools in Los Angeles which includes already PGGS a few years ago after I moved to the USA. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading books, dancing, singing and I love to share these passions with the children and participate in fine motor and gross motor activities. I have moved to California with my husband since April 2009 and we have lived in the San Fernando Valley with our daughter Hanaé since 2016.

Nǐ hǎo, my name is Mia!

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I am caring, responsible, and willing to individualize the teaching approach to each kid's aptitude, personality, and interest. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. After my graduate studies, I acquired expertise in second language teaching and intercultural communication skills.

 

I am a native Chinese speaker, born and raised in China, and I got a bachelor's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Huaqiao University in China. In addition to my knowledge of Chinese language teaching, I also participated in volunteer activities to teach Chinese to overseas students during my four years at the university. In the future, I hope to use my knowledge to foster children's interest in language learning.

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Hola!

My name is Ramon Duran. I was born and raised in Boyle Heights and am proud to be a second-generation Latino with family roots in Nochistlán, Zacatecas. Growing up surrounded by culture, art, and community helped shape who I am today.

 

I'm currently working toward my Associate Teacher's Permit, and I feel truly passionate about working with children.

I love seeing the world through their eyes—their energy, imagination, and honesty inspire me every day. As an artist, I especially enjoy teaching kids how to express themselves creatively through art.

 

I also believe that language is a powerful tool for connection and identity. Teaching Spanish to children is a way for me to help them connect with their roots, embrace diversity, and grow more confident in who they are.

 

I'm excited to be part of their journey and to help them discover their own voices—both in art and in language.

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Hello!

My name is Steven Montoya and I love working in the Highland Park community and am proud to bring my passion for healthy, flavorful food to Phoenix Global Green School.

Before joining the school, I gained 4 years of back-of-house experience working closely with chefs at Amara Kitchen and Otoño, where I built a strong foundation in real kitchen basics, food safety, and the appreciation of nature’s palate. I have been part of Phoenix Global Green School for half a year, where I continue to grow in both skill and purpose.

In my role, I enjoy not only preparing nutritious, balanced meals for children but also sharing kitchen knowledge and fostering an appreciation for good food. Alongside cooking, I contribute with janitorial duties and hands-on learning that keeps me grounded in the essentials of kitchen work. My appreciation for the craft stems from the opportunity to take strong steps forward and to honor the value of starting from the ground up.

Working with children is humbling because they reflect authenticity and honesty — you get back what you put out. Being attentive and working with confidence shows constructive results, while also teaching good values for relationships and the benefits of thoughtful decision-making. I am proud to support children’s growth and learning journey through both the meals I prepare and the example I set.

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Bonjour!

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My name is Rosita Chamoune. With over eight years of experience in early childhood education, I hold a Certificate of Specialization in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Education and am a fully qualified ECE Teacher.

 

I am passionate about supporting children as they explore, learn, and grow in a nurturing and caring environment.

I love being part of Phoenix Global Green School because it gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge while also practicing my French, which is especially meaningful to me as I am originally from a francophone country.

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