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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Bonjour!

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