Our Team

With a background in Diplomacy and International Studies, Alexandre began his career at the Canadian and Haitian embassies in Venezuela before transitioning to French language education. He has since taught and coordinated educational programs in Venezuela, Mexico, and Canada, working with Alliances Françaises in Caracas, Monterrey, and Manitoba.
He holds a Master’s degree in Didactics and Management of FLE/FLS from the Université des Antilles. Passionate about innovative teaching and the richness of Francophone cultures, Alexandre strives to make language learning a dynamic, inclusive experience that opens doors to the diverse world of French-speaking communities.

Born in Normandy, Valentine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Language Sciences from the University of Caen Normandy, as well as a Master’s degree (with honors) in Sociolinguistics, Management and Educational Policy of Multilingualism from the University of Montpellier, France.
She spent three years in Munich, Germany, working for the AEFE French Elementary school of Munich, before moving to Dallas, Texas in 2023. In Texas, she has served as a bilingual teacher at Wimbish World Language Academy and contributed to the Arlington Independent School District by developing the French curriculum for grades K–6. Her dedication and excellence in teaching have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including Elementary Teacher of the Month for the Arlington district (March 2025), Texas PTA Elementary Teacher of the year 2024-2025 and PBIS Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 academic year.

Born in Dallas, Texas, Angel's commitment to cultural understanding is deeply rooted in his bilingual Spanish/English upbringing. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Art and Entertainment Technologies, a Minor in French, and a Certificate in Design Strategies from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also served as Chair and Budget and Assessment Officer of the Mexican-American Culture Committee. His passion for languages and cultural exchange was further ignited by his 2018 study abroad experience in Aix-en-Provence, France. Angel joined the Alliance Française team as Office Manager in August 2024, bringing his diverse background and skills to support the organization's mission.

Born in Corsica, Eric worked in the fashion retail sector for almost 20 years. In his early forties, he decided to take a new turn in his life and moved to Lima, Peru. Soon after his arrival, he attended the Initial French Teacher Training in the Alliance Française de Lima where he taught then for 6 years. He obtained all the DELF and DALF certifications between 2012 and 2017. After moving to Dallas in 2018, he has been working as a teacher at the Alliance Française of Dallas since then. He later joined the administrative team at the beginning of 2019 as Program Coordinator Assistant. In February 2022, he transitioned and took over the Exam Coordinator position.

Born in Marseille (France), Celine has been teaching French for almost 6 years. She started working at l’Alliance Française de Dallas in 2018, when she moved to Texas. She holds a Master’s Degree in teaching from Aix-en-Provence University. She’s crazy about traveling, discovering new cultures, and meeting new people.

Gigi Kuhn is a global citizen, a trained teacher, and passionate about the French language and Francophone culture. Born in Saigon, she grew up in Paris, studied in Montreal, and worked in London. Her family lives in Nantes, France. Trilingual, French is her first language. Although she has lived in Chicago since 2000, Paris will always be her hometown. In Chicago, Gigi has had a distinguished career teaching French to children, teens, and adults, from beginner to advanced levels. She has also received two major awards from the American Association of Teachers of French (regional 2015, national 2024).

Isaline Sauvage is originally from Belgium, but her career has truly taken her all over the world. She worked for many years in international companies, which gave her a deep appreciation for global perspectives and multicultural experiences.
She lived in Ghana for almost ten years — an experience she describes as both enriching and unforgettable. Isaline is married and has an adorable little girl.
In 2019, she decided to formalize her passion for teaching by obtaining her DAEFLE certification to teach French as a foreign language. She loves sharing her knowledge and building connections through language. Her teaching experience has primarily focused on adults, offering private lessons and working with international companies and embassies. Known for maintaining excellent relationships with her students, Isaline is always eager to meet people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.