FASPS's educators and staff are committed to excellence, bilingual education, and fostering a diverse, inclusive community. All teachers hold advanced degrees or certifications in their respective fields, with many French program instructors also being native speakers certified by the French Ministry of Education. Collaboration, respect, and a dedication to continuous growth define our team. Our mission-appropriate employees share a passion for multiculturalism, a global mindset, and an affinity for the French language and culture. They strive for excellence, engage actively in the school community, and contribute to its long-term success.

Leadership Team

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    Eric Thuau 

    Head of School
    217

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    Stacy Chandler 

    Middle School Head
    (206) 275-3533 Ext. 238

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    Heidi Paige 

    Director of Development
    278

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    Sabine Abadou 

    DEI & Wellbeing Leader
    (206) 275-3533, Ext. 262

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    Susan Griesse 

    CFO / COO
    232

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    Victoria Paolacci-Mellor 

    Director of Operations
    274

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    Khalid Amali 

    Elementary School Head
    (206) 275-3533, Ext. 237

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    Brian Hoyt 

    Director of Technology
    286

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    Pénélope Souquet 

    Director of Enrollment Management
    (206) 275-3533, Ext. 275

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    Karl Archer 

    Director of Comm, Marketing & PR
    295

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    Ren Keller 

    Director of Auxiliary Programs
    273

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    Déborah Worrall 

    Preschool & Kindergarten Head
    (206) 275-3533, Ext. 236

FASPS

MERCER ISLAND
(Preschool, Elementary, Middle School)

3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040

(206) 275-3533
info@fasps.org
With two campuses, our main campus on Mercer Island and our new preschool campus in the vibrant Capitol Hill area of Seattle, the French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is a private, bilingual school for children age 18 months (tiny young pre-kindergarten) through grade 8. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program, arts and technology curriculum, social and emotional learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy

The French American School of Puget Sound does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This policy applies to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including applications and admissions, generally accorded or made available to students at the school.