Mackenzie A.
Mackenzie's Program
MacKenzie teaches at the international Verde Valley IB School in Sedona, AZ. She holds an M.A. in Teaching from Brown University and a B.A. in International Relations with a French focus, including three semesters of study in France—Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and Toulouse—followed by one year of teaching in Grenoble, France. She previously collaborated as a Social Studies textbook and digital curriculum writer, continuing to leverage technology for discussions of current events and multiculturalism.
Learn more about CIEE's Paris French Language & Culture Summer Program here.
Posts
Fresh Perspective on a Farm
In Normandy, we visited a "biologique" organic farm. The head farmer happily gave us a tour of the facility, friendly animals, and some of his ethical considerations--all in French, of... keep reading
Communications Créative
Before our visit to Bercy Skatepark, level II students generated questions for our Ozlefrançais activity to ask about how the 12th arrondissement and Bercy neighborhood supports artists and creative young... keep reading
Following Former CIEE Students' Footsteps
This week, students echoed a Paris CIEE tradition of a collaborative scavenger hunt in the famous Pére Lachaise cemetery. Known for its large scale (110 acres) and grandeur, this cemetary... keep reading
Mémorial vs. Museum
Students' visit to Memorial of the Shoah sparked questions and discussion of history, language, and human rights. We learned why the French language chose to us the word Shoah instead... keep reading
Les Flâneurs of the Latin Quarter
By the third day. CIEE Paris students use French in full swing: in morning classes from 9am to lunchtime, on scavenger activities in the community, and at home with host... keep reading