We are dedicated to making your language experience an impactful one!
Our passionate and dedicated team of teachers bring life to the Alliance Francaise and we are grateful for their diverse talents.
Lisa Agard
Lisa Agard is a dedicated French teacher with a passion for languages and cultural exchange. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in French Language and Literature, She is also an alumnus of Université Nancy 11 and Accent Français in France. She also honed her skills in the French Language at the Université des Antilles in French Guiana. Lisa is skilled in creating engaging and interactive lessons that focus on conversational skills, grammar, and French culture. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Lisa has helped students of all ages and backgrounds and is committed to fostering a love for the French language! Outside the classroom she is a Distinguished Toastmaster.
Andre Lewis
Dr. André Lewis, an esteemed alumnus of the University of California, Davis with a Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, has profoundly influenced both K-12 and Adult Education, emphasizing language acquisition, educational innovation, and leadership. His academic career spans roles as Head of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation at Georgetown International Academy, and French Lecturer at the University of Guyana. Adapting to the emergence of technological innovations, Dr. Lewis has advocated for modern teaching techniques and technologies, notably in foreign language instruction. Andre loves to dance and enjoys sports like hockey and rugby.
Menga Thomas
Menga Thomas is from Angola. He holds Master’s degrees in Language Sciences and French as a Foreign Language from the University of Montpellier III Paul Valéry in France. With over 50 years of teaching experience, he has served at both secondary and tertiary levels in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guyana. Senior Lecturer at the University of Guyana, specializing in Portuguese, French, phonetics, and linguistics. His career also includes significant contributions as a consultant in curriculum development, child education policies, and language programs.
He has held key positions such as General Secretary for Higher Education in Angola and Education Officer for UNICEF in Angola and Afghanistan. Fluent in three modern European languages, proficient in a fourth, plus two African languages, Mr. Thomas is deeply committed to education, cross-cultural engagement, and social development through learning. When outside the classroom, he loves to watch football!