French Cultural Center of Boston

Bonjour, 

My name is Valentine Boisriveaud. I was born and raised in Lyon.

After finishing High School, I moved to the US to learn English and pursue my schooling. 

I have lived in Seattle, Santa Barbara, Rochester, and finally came to Boston last August to attend BU where I am currently doing a Master degree in International Relations and International Communication.  

Besides teaching, I enjoy reading, hiking and traveling. 

I am very excited to be part of the French Cultural Center and can't wait to meet you.

Bonjour! My name is Elizabeth Brown. I was born and grew up north of Paris, in a town called Compiegne. My mother is French and my father is American so I was raised with two cultures and languages. I love both so much that after my literary CPGE (a two-year curriculum a bit like the Liberal Arts) in Paris, I decided to move to my father's country and teach my mother's language! I enjoy music, literature, and trips around the world. I look forward to meeting you at the French center and sharing what I love about French language and culture.

Bonjour, my name is Lucile. I was born and raised in France, in the beautiful Loire Valley. I am an artist with an MFA in painting from the ENSBA (Paris National School of Fine Arts). While living in Paris, I was an art teacher and ran workshops for children. When I married my husband, who is an Argentinean-American jazz musician based in Boston, I became a US resident. In addition to my dedication to painting and teaching, I enjoy reading world literature, watching movies and listening to different kinds of music. I look forward to sharing with you and your children my love for the French language and culture.

Born in Vendée, France, I have always been passionate about language and culture. After studying at the University of Nantes, the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, and Paris Diderot University (Paris 7), I became a holder of the agrégation in English (a high-level competitive examination for the recruitment of teachers in France) in 2003. I moved to Cambridge, England, in 2004 to teach French as a foreign language at Queens’ and Gonville and Caius Colleges. In 2006, I moved back to France, where I worked as an Assistant Lecturer and Researcher (ATER) in English Language and Literature at the University of Burgundy in Dijon. I flew across the pond in 2009 and I have since divided my time between working as a lecturer at Northeastern University and a teacher at the French Cultural Center of Boston, where I hope to have the pleasure to meet you and share my passion for the French language and culture with you!

Bonjour, my name is Eugénie. I am 30 years old. I was born in Geneva, in the  French part of Switzerland. I studied clinical psychology in Geneva, Paris and Lausanne. I worked as a forensic psychologist (Criminology and Victimlogy) before coming to Boston with my husband in June 2011. During my studies, I worked in different schools as a teacher for children, teenagers and adults. In general, I like travelling, meeting people, skiing, doing sports, watching movies, cooking, learning and of course teaching! Since my arrival in Boston, I have been following English lessons and I’ll try to make sure you will enjoy learning a new language and a new culture as much as I do. J’espère vous rencontrer très prochainement!

Bonjour, my name is Stephanie and I have been in the United States for 12 years. I was born and raised in Brittany. I hold a Master’s degree in Business from the Université de Haute-Bretagne in Rennes. I am looking forward to meeting you at the French Cultural center and I am very excited to share with you the French culture and language.

Recipient of the State Diploma of Performing Arts among other acting awards, Guila Clara Kessous has acted, directed and produced performances in Paris, Avignon, New York and Boston. After completing an MBA in cultural business and a Master's degree in comparative dramatic literature, she focused her study on contemporary French literature, drama, and sacred texts under Professor T.J. Kline's mentorship at Boston University. She has taught at Boston University, Harvard University and at the French Library Alliance Française of Boston. Combining drama theory and practice, she has explored topics such as modern slavery (Director, "Hilda" by M. Ndiaye, sponsored by UNESCO); the meaning of "intellect" (Director, "Culture.com," a tribute to J. Malkovich); and God's culpability (Director, "The Trial of God," and "Once upon a time" by E. Wiesel).

Bonjour, My name is Laurence Korideck. I was born in Angers and I grew up in Paris. Where I graduated as a Pediatric Nurse. Then I completed a Master's degree in Health Sciences (Maitrise sur la Pratique infirmiere en Sante Publique). I arrived in Boston on September 2001 with my husband who works in Harvard Medical School. Now, I have three young children, so I am a "busy Mom" but during my free time... Only few hours a week!!!! I enjoy teaching classes at the French Library.