PETITS POUSSINS UES - Key Persons


Adam Monreale

My name is Adam Monreale, and I am a dedicated and seasoned early childhood educator. The philosophy that I practice is cultivating the innate learning of students, allowing them to build knowledge from within through … Read More

Ahoua Coulibaly

My name is Ahoua. I am originaly from Ivory Coast. I am the mother of two children and have two grandson. My primary language is French. I am Assistant Teacher… Read More

Benedicte Mahillet

I am French Teacher, who has been working with children over for 5 years. I grew up in Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan) and I speak both… Read More

Eileen Gaeta

My name is Eileen Gaeta. I am the Assistant Director working closely with Marina and the teachers. I was born in Queens, spent most of my life on Long Island and currently live on the UES. I have a bachelor's degree in French and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I… Read More

Marina Lemaitre

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Director of School Operations and Admissions
As a school manager Marina Lemaitre brings to our educational program, more than 25 years of education management experience in the field of young adult training and employment, and early language acquisition as well. From 2003 to 2013, Lemaitre served as the Director… Read More

Mata Diop

My name is Mata Diop. I'm from Senegal (West Africa). My first language is French. I have an associate degree in Forensic Accounting but being a stay-at-home mom for a few years when my kids were first born made me realize that my real passion is working with children. This year will be… Read More

Vanessa Handal-Ghenania

Job Titles:
  • Founder of VHG
Vanessa Handal-Ghenania is the founder of VHG group Inc., early childhood language schools (daycares and preschools). Born and raised in Haiti, in a trilingual household (French, English, Creole), Vanessa's family traveled around the world and her parents, from an early…Read More