Head of School

Bienvenue and welcome ! You are exploring an education at Lycée Français de New York at a most extraordinary time.

The ease with which we now connect globally, the rise of artificial intelligence, the urgency of climate change and a growing awareness of social justice issues require us to rethink our relationship with nature, technology, and each other.

At the Lycée, we think deeply about how these challenges and opportunities are shaping the future for our students. We believe that now, as much as ever, a holistic and humanistic approach to education will provide the tools and dispositions for students to thrive throughout their lives. 

Guided by our mission and a community of families, faculty and staff from over 60 nationalities, we aim to prepare every student in our care to flourish as informed, ethical and engaged human beings. Our ambition is that far beyond their years at our Lycée, they are able to navigate and positively shape our complex and interconnected world with joy, empathy, confidence and courage. 

From the earliest years in preschool through their final years in preparation for higher education and beyond, each of our students benefits from the unique opportunity to learn and grow in our French-American cross-cultural environment. At every grade level, we place an emphasis on robust academic knowledge and 21st Century literacies, cognitive and social-emotional skills, in the context of building interpersonal, intercultural attitudes and values.

Our students have the chance to engage in meaningful relationships with peers and adults from many origins and diverse lived experiences, to participate in cultural and artistic activities at school and in this world-city of New York, to question authentically and debate respectfully the world around them, and to work together to research and imagine innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. 

By fostering a mindset of growth, realistic optimism and hope, and by developing their citizenship and leadership skills, we inspire our students to see these opportunities as pathways to making a meaningful difference in the world, their shared home.

I am deeply honored to lead this exceptional institution, celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025. It is a privilege to work alongside dedicated, expert faculty and staff, inspiring and committed students, and supportive families and alumni as we navigate these remarkable times and strive to create together a brighter future for all.