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Meet our educational team

Preschool

Primary school

The founders

Montessori preschool teachers

Montessori educator

Passionate about alternative education, travel, and intercultural encounters, I’ve had the opportunity to work and study in several countries, which has greatly enriched my understanding of learning and pedagogy.
Holding a Montessori teaching diploma for the primary level, I have guided children in Montessori environments in France, India, and Réunion Island. These experiences have allowed me to develop a caring and personalized approach to support each child in their growth and fulfillment.
In the classroom, I strive to foster autonomy, curiosity, and self-confidence. I also incorporate creative projects that keep children grounded in the present moment and help them discover the magic of the world around them. Teaching children aged 3 to 6 is truly a calling for me, as this is the stage when the essential foundations for their future development are laid.
I am grateful to be part of this wonderful educational journey and to contribute to the well-being and growth of the children I am with each day.

Alice de Germiny

Francophone educator

Alexandra Judd

Anglophone assistant

Montessori assistant

I was born in London and lived in England until December 2020, when I moved to France.
I am a mother of four children and am qualified in both Early Years and Primary Education. I have studied in depth, various approaches of alternative education, following this up with training as a Forest School Educator and more recently as a Montessori Assistant. For over 20 years, I have worked with young children within both schools and private households. I am passionate about the power of nature and the alternative educational methods that nurture a child’s natural curiosity and creativity, thereby encouraging meaningful learning. I believe that a holistic approach to education is key to supporting children’s physical and mental growth, self-confidence and independence. In my opinion, every child deserves to be seen, heard and loved.

Early childhood assistant apprentice

Currently enrolled in the CAP AEPE program (Early Childhood Educational Support) at the Terrade School in Béziers, I discovered Christols Institute while looking for a work-study position.
I was immediately won over by the excellent atmosphere within the school and by the world of early childhood, especially Montessori education. Its gentle and respectful approach allows children to flourish while making real, rapid progress.
Within the school, I support the children of the bilingual Montessori preschool during the key moments of their day. I supervise the youngest during naptime, and these calm moments are particularly meaningful to me, as I like to ensure that each child feels soothed, safe, and supported in their needs.
I also appreciate the interactions I have with English-speaking teachers: they help me improve my English and broaden my perspective. I am truly happy to be part of this wonderful team and to contribute, in my own way, to the children’s well-being and to the Montessori philosophy that guides them toward autonomy and confidence.

Olivia Bricogne

French-speaking apprentice

Primary school teachers

Julie PAMIERS

Francophone teacher

Teacher CP-CE1

Born in Paris, I have been living for several years in the south of France, where I studied midwifery, a profession I practiced for 12 years before discovering my passion for teaching.
Curious by nature, I enjoy reading and exploring new discoveries. It was through homeschooling my two children that I realized my love for sharing knowledge and developed a strong interest in understanding how children learn. This complex question led me to explore both established educational methods, such as Maria Montessori’s approach, and the latest findings in neuroscience, which provide valuable insights into how the brain works, allowing us to better support our students in their learning.
Today, I am a French-speaking teacher in Grade 1 (CP), trained at ILFM and alongside Aurélie Pradeloux. Inspiring children to read, understand, and learn, and thereby contributing to their personal growth, is, for me, the greatest reward.

Teacher CE2-CM1

Après quelques années sous la chaleur des Antilles, ma famille et moi avons posé nos valises en terre biterroise.
Institutrice de formation, diplômée de l’Institut Libre de Formation des Maîtres (ILFM), depuis 2020, j’enseigne le français et les mathématiques aux CE2-CM1.
Travailler dans une école hors-contrat s’est avérée une évidence après mon cursus universitaire qui m’a amené à travailler pour l’Éducation Nationale quelques années.
Remettre l’apprentissage des fondamentaux à l’aide de méthodes pédagogiques sérieuses et éprouvées, prendre en compte les différents profils de chaque enfant, travailler en lien étroit avec les parents des enfants qui me sont confiés sont des objectifs que je mets chaque jour au coeur de mes enseignements. Je m’efforce de toujours donner à voir le Beau que ce soit dans les ouvrages étudiés, les textes travaillés en classe, les valeurs véhiculées au sein de la Christols Institute.

Pauline MONTANE DE LA ROQUE

Francophone teacher

Dominique MAC CAMLEY

Anglophone teacher

Primary school teacher

Trained as a visual arts and art history teacher, with degrees in FLE (French as a Foreign Language), arts and design, and a PhD in Modern Art History, I have spent most of my career working abroad in countries such as the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, Kazakhstan, Hungary, and Egypt.
Passionate about travel and discovery, and experienced in teaching both primary and secondary students, my teaching practice is primarily conducted in English. Of Scottish and French origin, I have been committed to bilingual education for many years. In my view, the vision of Christols Institute addresses many of the needs of today’s world for the young people of tomorrow.
Having the opportunity to share these values—and many more—through the exploration of the world, the English language, art, and other subjects with young English-speaking learners is both a joy and a privilege.

Sport

My name is Sinead. I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. I am passionate about sport, health, and music. I played competitive sport at a high level for over 10 years and had the opportunity to play in Ireland, England, and Australia.
I have been a primary school teacher since 2013. I studied Education and Training at the University of Dublin and Primary School Physical Education in Sheffield, England.
I have taught children aged 4 to 12 and am passionate about encouraging children to participate in sports. Sport and physical activity can have a huge and positive impact on children’s learning and development.

Sinead O'MAHONY HAGAN

Anglophone teacher

The founders

Chairperson of the Board

Denis CHAMPART

Denis Champart is a graduate of École Polytechnique and trained as an engineer. A father of five, passionate about the transmission of knowledge, he has pursued a dual career in scientific research for national defense and in teaching (mathematics, physics, and chemistry) at private high schools.
After directing the Defence Standardization Center, he joined the Fondation pour l’École, where he is responsible for providing operational guidance to school directors and founders. In this role, he notably developed the Quality Label for independent schools and a support application for Montessori educators, the AMORE software.
A graduate of the Institute of Management Control, he has served as a board member of ONERA and the Fondation pour l’École before becoming Chair of the bilingual private school in Béziers.

"Your children deserve the best; we owe them excellence."

Denis CHAMPART

Chairperson of the Board

"Teaching is not about filling a vase; it is about lighting a fire."

Aurélie PRADELOUX​

Director and Teacher

Director and Teacher

Aurélie PRADELOUX

Aurélie Pradeloux is an art restorer, graduated from the National Heritage Institute. While helping her three children with their schoolwork, she began to question the relevance and effectiveness of certain teaching methods. In seeking answers to these questions, Aurélie developed a passion for pedagogy, ultimately leading her to pursue a professional career change.
Her training at ILFM (Institut Libre de Formation des Maîtres), which focuses on so-called “alternative” educational approaches, addressed this interest. She began her new teaching career in a primary school that served children experiencing significant academic and personal difficulties. This work in remediation and individual support led her to study various complementary pedagogical methods and to adapt her teaching to different student profiles (school phobia, dyslexia, giftedness, ADHD…).
Aurélie then taught at an excellent bilingual school in Annecy, where she observed the benefits of such an education on her students’ intellectual development.