Our Team



Meet Our Team


Rebecca Boyd Executive Director 

Rebecca, originally from Austin, has over 9 years of experience working in France in higher education while volunteering for nonprofits on the side. As a dual citizen of France and the United States, she has a passion for all things French. She enjoys connecting people as well as learning about other languages and cultures. When she's not working, Rebecca loves running, hosting dinner parties, discovering new films, learning Spanish, and volunteering. 



Alex McDonald Education Coordinator

Originally from Atlanta, Alex fell in love with Colorado while studying French at Colorado College. She returned to Atlanta to earn her master's degree in French and teaching. After 5 years in Atlanta, she returned to Denver to continue teaching high school, until she joined AF Denver. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, baking, and spending time with her family on walks around her neighborhood.



Beatrice Querel Office Manager & Administrative Assistant

Beatric grew up in the beautiful region of France known as Brittany. She obtained a bachelor's degree in Business and Administration from Rennes University. Over the years, she has also lived in Connecticut, New Jersey and Florida, embracing the diverse landscapes and cultures of each location. Recently, Beatrice relocated to Denver after spending the last three years back in her beloved Brittany. When she's not at work, she cherishes quality time with her two  daughters,, as well as their loyal Berneese Mountain Dog. Beatrice finds solace in nature and enjoys activities such as hiking, skiing, exploring the ocean, gardening, movies and immersing herself in the world of music and art.

Sonya Larocque Administrative Assistant 

Sonya is originally from Quebec, Canada, and has lived in the United States since 2002. In 2003, she completed her doctorate in geography from the University of Victoria (British Columbia).  She worked as a professor at the University of Wisconsin for a few years, after which she focused her energy on raising her two children, now in 8th grade and college. After many moves, she settled in Denver with her family 11 years ago. To relax, she loves kickboxing, cycling, gardening, playing board games, watching K-Dramas, and doing art with her daughter



Linda Maich Administrative Assistant

Linda was born in Denver, Colorado, and she took her very first French lesson at the Alliance Française de Denver many years ago. She continues to be enamored by the French language and culture. She has lived in London, Paris, and Morocco. Linda worked at Denver Botanic Gardens for fourteen years in visitor services and learned so much about the magic of plants. She is also a musician, potter, and gardener. She volunteers at the Temple Grandin Equine Center where she spends enriching time with horses and people. Linda adores raspberry macarons and walks in the gardens of Paris.


Our Teachers


ANNE TIMMERMAN Teacher
France
Anne loves the arts. She studied Art History at the School of the Louvre and worked in the movie and TV industry for Canal Plus before moving to Canada and the United States.
Aline Guilmin Teacher
France

Aline was born and raised in Belgium. She moved to Denver in 2021 after spending 3 years in India and 3 in Paris. She holds a Master's degree in Translation in English and Dutch and worked in Human Resources for about 10 years before making the decision to start a new career as a French Teacher, and she enjoys it a lot!

ANTOINE ALAWOE Teacher
Togo
He has taught French at the AFD for 6 years and enjoys helping those achieve literacy. Before the AFD, he lived in Paris teaching high school science and mathematics.
JEAN-CLAUDE HOUNOU Teacher
Togo
Jean-Claude likes going to the movies, traveling and watching soccer. He has been teaching French for 27 years (12 years at the AFD) and truly enjoys sharing Francophonie with others.
DANICA GUERRERO Teacher
USA
Danica Guerrero attended Seattle Pacific University where she earned her BA in European Studies/French with a minor in English literature. She earned her MA in French in 2020 through the University of North Texas, and thanks to her husband's military service, she has taught French in high schools in Washington, Colorado, North Dakota, and Texas.
CÉLINE GOSSELIN Teacher

Céline’s passion is teaching French, which she has been doing for 15 years. She values a good rapport with her students and listening to their needs.

CHRISTIAN DALLET Teacher
France
Christian has taught science and French to junior high school students. He enjoys teaching French at the Alliance Française de Denver.

CLAUDIA LEWIS Teacher
Colombia
Claudia’s professional focus has been in the field of environmental education. She has taught French and Spanish for many years. She teaches adult classes in Centennial.
LUIGINA CERRI Teacher (Boulder)

Italy
Luigina holds a Master’s degree and has been teaching both French & Italian in various schools & universities across the Front Range including CSU, UNC, and the University of Denver. She has also studied in Bordeaux, Avignon, and Carcassonne, France.


Sylvie Deloge Teacher
France
Sylvie was born in France and grew up in the suburbs of Paris. She moved to the United States in 1996 and started teaching French.  In 2018, she joined the teaching staff at the Alliance Francaise of Denver. In her free time, she likes creating on the potter’s wheel, going for hikes, travelling to warm countries, discovering new cultures, and cooking for her children.
Flo Chaidron Teacher

France
Floriane was born near Paris and studied English and German translation as well as history of art. After working for 6 years as a tour guide and then as an administrative assistant in France, she moved in Denver with her family. She is passionate about French culture, history of art and drawing. 

LISE ROUSSIN Private Teacher (Boulder)
Canada
Lise has taught French at the Alliance Française de Denver since 1998. She now only teaches private classes in the Boulder area and loves what she does.
Quint Bosse Teacher
Quint was born and raised in Kentucky and moved to Denver in 2022. He started learning French at 13 years old and has been in love with the language, culture and history ever since. He holds a Master’s degree in French and Francophone Studies and has been teaching French at the university level for the past 5 years. Quint loves reading, creating historical costumes and spending time with his niece and nephews!
Fahima Ghendouz Teacher

Fahima is from Algeria, and went to the University of Tizi Ouzou in Algeria to earn her Master's degree in Information Systems. She worked in her home country before becoming a teacher at the University of Bouira for seven years. She likes to read, to cook, travel, as well as hiking in the mountains. She is a mother of two young daughters. She is thrilled to be a part of the Alliance Française of Denver as a teacher because she loves to be in contact with her students whom she loves to see learn and progress in the French language. 





BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Alliance Française de Denver is grateful to our dedicated supporters and advisors from the local business, academic and cultural community. Our Board of Trustees consists of both French and American members who are actively involved in AFD's growth. We thank you for your vision and your support!
Don't hesitate to contactthe AFD's Board of Directors for questions regarding our organization: AFDBoard@afdenver.org


Christophe Poulet, President
Christian Roche,Vice President
Hank Windmoeller, Treasurer
Fritz Bart, Secretary

Danielle Badler, Board Member 
Catherine Bedard, Board Member
Jeff Richards, Honorary Board Member


WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING

Lir M.

I'd like to start this off by thanking you for teaching me so much French. You were a great teacher and you helped me learn so many new things. I'd also like to apologize for missing a lot of lessons, although I'm sure that I would've rather gone to them. Again, you are the best teacher I've ever had, and it's sad to say goodbye to you.


Lir M.

Stephen G.

Alliance Française de Denver created a wonderful virtual environment where I spent my Summer vacation; visiting the winemaking area of Bouzy; celebrating Bastille Day; learning how to cook with flowers; touring historic châteaux and beautiful villages; all in the safety and comfort of my home.

A real treat for any Francophone person; especially having a daily place for French chat to try out and maintain colloquial skills.


Stephen G.

Sue T.

Anne is fantastic! The material is fast paced for this "old dog" to learn new tricks, but we could not go slower. It has been very helpful to prepare me for my trip to France.


Sue T.

Cristina G.

A great place to learn and practice French while getting acquainted with French culture and interesting people. I definitely recommend AFD and their events. Je parle français! Et vous?


Cristina G.

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