FRENCH PRESCHOOL
Established 2015

     

                           

                              

                                 

Madame Kari Maaraba is the director of La Petite École, a program rooted in the classic French style of teaching. La Petite École uses expressive language arts and structured activities specifically designed for young children, enabling them to absorb and use the French language in their daily lives.

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Madame Kari holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication and Journalism from the University of Quebec and the University of Paris–Sorbonne. She also has a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Rockefeller College at the University at Albany, State University of New York. She is currently completing a certificate in Early Childhood Education in the French method from France.

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Madame Kari brings a rich and accredited background to her work. Her journey began in college, where she received multiple acknowledgments as both a journalist and a writer. She earned special recognition for her work on human rights—highlighting her talent and her ability to express her convictions through writing. Professionally, she began her career as a pharmaceutical representative and was later hired as a bilingual trainer, helping other pharmaceutical representatives effectively communicate with cross-cultural, francophone audiences.

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In 2008, Madame Kari moved to Pittsford, New York, with her husband and children. She began tutoring young children in French and later worked as a substitute French teacher at the Harley School. Motivated by a desire to provide the community with a high-quality, accessible French program, she developed a unique curriculum that opens new horizons for children and their families.

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To further enrich the program, Madame Kari partnered with Madame Wada Kerou—a former teacher with 17 years of experience in the French educational system. Together, they built a French program tailored for young learners, grounded in the classic French dialect and beloved by the children they teach.

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Madame Kari is known for her creativity and imagination, which allow her to design flexible, personalized lesson plans. She is deeply passionate about both the French language and the young children she educates.

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C’est pour moi un grand honneur et privilège d’enseigner à vos enfants.
— Madame Kari

"The United States and France consider their children so
important that education is at the forefront in both countries.

Both countries may approach education in slightly different ways,

but the good of the children is of the utmost importance."

Foreign Language Honors Project Mentored by Professor Carol Panaccione.