I currently teach middle school and high school French in Massillon, Ohio, and I am about to embark on my 16th year! I love that I get to share the French language & Francophone culture with my students on a daily basis. I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to study abroad myself in Paris, France twice- the first time for a semester during my junior year of college, and the second time for the first year of my graduate program. During my second study abroad experience, I was also able to complete the English assistantship through the French Ministry of Education in two elementary schools in Rueil-Malmaison. Both of my study abroad experiences were formative, impactful, and have left a significant impression on my life. I could not be more thrilled that I will be part of the study abroad journey of incoming HSSA participants as a Program Leader this summer!