a year before returning to the U.S. and a job
teaching French, physical education and art in
Louisiana for five years. "I always wanted to
return to the U.S. as I have always been drawn to
the mix of cultures. I was also seduced by the
American positive way of thinking."
language interesting to students ranging in age
from 10 to 14. Everyone loves the game that
pits werewolves against villagers, but he adds
that cooking and baking also work well with
eighth graders. They've successfully followed
French instructions to produce truffles and an
Epiphany cake.
graders and their enthusiasm and excite-
ment," he says. "Eighth grade is a little more
challenging. They start to believe they know
everything and they're very sensitive. They
require more patience."
we don't speak it, Agier still finds innovative
ways to bring the language to life.
an-cient Roman holiday that was a precursor
to Christmas. We wore togas and had a ban-
quet with only food that could be eaten in
Rome at that time. I always try to make learn-
ing fun and interactive. The goal is for the stu-
dents to be motivated, and if it's not fun, they
won't be motivated."
acceptance call from the Fulbright
fulfilled her request for a teaching position any-
where in the U.S.
and I said, `I'm going to Russia?!'" The confu-
sion cleared when she heard that she would be
coming to Florida to trade places with
Shorecrest's Kam O'Horo.
her father's wish that she study physics and
math in high school; but indulged her own pas-
sion for languages by obtaining the equivalent
of a master's degree in English and French at
the university in Poitiers.
English at a number of different schools. Her
decision to apply for a Fulbright last year
stemmed from a desire for a change of pace and
a change of scene.
loved it. I always wanted to do an exchange with
a teacher here. I wanted to refresh my English,
and I wanted to fit in for longer than a month."
more autonomous than her students at home;
and she definitely appreciates the amount of
time she can spend with them and the freedom
she has to do class-related special activities.
for 2 hours a week. Here, I have 12 students