Our French and English-speaking team is very diverse, has great experience in the classroom, and is very nurturing towards the students. Every year, we meet for one week of professional development to revisit the curriculum, improve it, and adapt it to the group of children entering that academic year. Each school member is trained and CPR/First Aid Certified.
Vanessa Handal-Ghenania President
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in a trilingual family (French, Haitian Creole, and English), learning languages was a “norm” at home. Throughout my youth, we traveled a lot on holidays and lived in different countries such as… Read More
Marion Menand Director of School Operations and Admissions
& Marketing Manager of VHG Group Inc.
I was born and raised in Nantes (West part of France). French was the only language spoken at my parents’ home. Going to school, I fell in love with languages and as a teenager, I worked hard to build my… Read More
Yolasky Baez English Teacher – Toddlers 2 classroom
My name is Yolasky Baez. I was born in the Dominican Republic. Upon my arrival to the United States, I immediately started going to school and had the opportunity to obtain my High School diploma and my Associates degree, while… Read More
John O’Dowd English Teacher – Preschool 2 classroom
My name is John. I am from the East End of Long Island. I grew up in a Polish/English bilingual community. While English is my only language, I have always been … Read More
Marie-Gaelle Darius English Teacher – Toddlers 2 classroom
My name is Marie-Gaelle. I was born in Haiti and came to America in 1990. At the age of 10 I had to help my mom take care of my baby sister. I believe from then on my love for working with… Read More
Tessa Chermiset MANAGER
My name is Tessa Chermiset and I hail from Belgium via Africa. As my father was a diplomat, I traveled a lot during my childhood, which instilled a passion for discovering new languages and various cultures. I went to school in French, English, and Dutch… Read More
Marguerite SagnaINFANTS – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Marguerite Sagna, and I am originally from Senegal. I am the French teacher in the Infant’s classroom, and this is my second academic year with Petits Poussins Too. I have more than 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. It is my passion to work with your… Read More
Yolande Djehoue TODDLERS – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Yolande Djehoue and I am from Benin Republic in West Africa. I have been working at Petits Poussins in different locations and various capacities for almost 10 years now. I really enjoy working at Petits Poussins because it allows me to be part of… Read More
Maimouna Sy TODDLERS – ENGLISH TEACHER
My name is Maimouna Sy and I am from Senegal, West Africa. I have been living in the United States since 1999. I have been working in the childcare industry for the past 5 years and I love it. The children are so… Read More
Florence Brou TODDLERS – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Florence Brou and I am from Ivory Coast, West Africa. I graduated with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at Bronx Community College, and I… Read More
Pauline Bazile McKree TODDLERS – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Pauline Bazile-Mckree and I am in the process of getting my Masters in special education.
I have been teaching for some time now with different age groups and I have joined the team of Petits Poussins Too… Read More
Adjoua Ndjekie PREK 2 – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Adjoua Ndjekie. I was born and raised in Ivory Coast, a country located in West Africa, where French is the official language. Living in a country with more than sixty ethnic groups and cultures, I have had…Read More
Yolasky Baez-Rodriguez PREK 2 – ENGLISH TEACHER
My name is Yolasky Baez-Rodriguez (Yayi). As a child, I was always surrounded by kids who were younger than me; I had the responsibility of taking care of them and playing with them. After I arrived in the United States, almost 10 years ago, I began to work one on one with children in different…Read More
Tamara Cox PREK 3 – ENGLISH TEACHER
I was born in Kingston Jamaica and I have been working in the Early childhood field as a certified teacher for over 15years. l love children, yoga, farming, books, and dancing. I feel honored and blessed to be a teacher because children are the most…Read More
Adja Nadea Kamate PREK 3 – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Adja Nadea Kamate and I am a recent graduate of Lehman College with a degree in biological sciences. In 2017, I immigrated from French speaking Cote d’Ivoire, where I studied to get a license degree in economic science at the university Alassane Quattara. I have been working at Petits Poussins since…Read More
Halima Kaba PREK 4 – PROFESSEUR DE FRANÇAIS
My name is Halima Kaba and I am from After graduating from High School, I moved to Paris, where I received my Master’s degree in Education from the University of Nanterre…Read More
John O’Dowd PREK 4 – ENGLISH TEACHER
My name is John O’Dowd and I am from the East End of Long Island. I grew up in a Polish/English bilingual and I have always been…Read More