Meet Our Team
Carmen VanAlstine
Carmen VanAlstine, M.A., holds a Master's degree in French from Michigan State University. During her studies, Carmen spent a semester studying in Angers, France, where she immersed herself in the language and culture living with a French family.
In addition to her 20 years of experience teaching French at the middle and high school levels, Carmen has provided private and small-group instruction for adult learners for years. She also organized and led a student exchange program to France, where she served as an interpreter.
Carmen is married to Tom and has two children: her son lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and her daughter works and resides in Paris, France. Thanks to her daughter's relocation and trips to visit her, Carmen has the opportunity to practice the language and stay "au courant" with evolving French culture.
Charlotte Rouchouze
Charlotte Rouchouze, PhD, holds a doctoral degree in French and Francophone Literatures from Northwestern University and a Masters in Cultural Studies from Columbia University's Reid Hall campus in Paris.
Charlotte has been teaching French language, culture, and literature for nearly 20 years, first as a graduate student instructor, followed by many years of freelance teaching in Chicago and Charlotte, NC. She also spent 2 years working as an assistant to the Attaché scientifique at the French Consulate of Chicago. In addition to teaching, she freelances as a translator and interpreter.
She is married to a Stéphanois (from Saint-Etienne, France) and has two boys.
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Our
Philosopy
We believe the most effective learning process is the result of individual attention from instructors and diverse teaching methods. That's why we keep our class sizes small and dynamic.
In Queen City French classes, you will:
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Build all 5 language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Cultural Competency
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Enjoy Cultural Experiences integrated into learning, such as occasional holiday dish preparation, traditional French games, film nights, wine, and discussion about current events.
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Immerse yourself in a fun educational environment and community
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Meet fellow French-lovers and make new friends!
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We guarantee that you will come out with a greater understanding and appreciation of French language and culture. We also love getting to know each other, and our deep appreciation for cultivating conversation on a wide array of substantive topics serves to build great relationships.